Who should replace Fabian Kunze?
CM/CDM1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabian Kunze's profile ↗
Fabian Kunze is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga, with 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Kunze include Luka Hyryläinen from SSV Ulm 1846, who boasts a fit score of 81/100, and José Gragera of Espanyol, with a fit score of 80/100. Both offer a strong tactical fit for similar roles in midfield.
Best replacements for Fabian Kunze
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Juanpesimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 30 | €300k | 92 | 76 |
| 4 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 92 | 78 |
| 7 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Gibson Yahsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €1.3m | 92 | 76 |
| 9 | Tibe De Vliegersimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €2.7m | 91 | 76 |
| 10 | Sergio Álvarezsimilar↗ | Eibar | 34 | €400k | 91 | 76 |
| 11 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabian Kunze
≈ 100% Fabian Kunze · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Fabian Kunze · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Fabian Kunze · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fabian Kunze?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, José Gragera (Espanyol) does the closest job to Fabian Kunze, at 93/100 on profile. Luka Hyryläinen and Juanpe follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fabian Kunze?
Yes — Juanpe (Málaga CF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fabian Kunze?
Doppel learns Fabian Kunze's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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