Who should replace Kenan Karaman?
CAM/STFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKenan Karaman's profile ↗
Kenan Karaman is an attacking midfielder/striker for FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 32 appearances, 14 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Karaman, Fábio Silva from Las Palmas offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while David Okereke from Gaziantep FK is a strong alternative with a fit score of 82/100.
Best replacements for Kenan Karaman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthis Ablinesimilar↗ | Nantes | 23 | €21m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | David Okerekesimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.5m | 95 | 82 |
| 3 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 34 | €6.2m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Dennis Eckert Ayensasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 29 | €1.9m | 94 | 81 |
| 6 | Vinícius Lopessimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | David Minsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 27 | €1.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Pau Víctorsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 25 | €14m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Keinan Davissimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €10m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kenan Karaman
≈ 100% Kenan Karaman · strong: Clearances, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Kenan Karaman · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kenan Karaman · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kenan Karaman?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matthis Abline (Nantes) does the closest job to Kenan Karaman, at 95/100 on profile. David Okereke and Fábio Silva follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kenan Karaman?
Yes — David Okereke (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €1.5m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kenan Karaman?
Doppel learns Kenan Karaman's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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