Who should replace Kai Klefisch?
CM/CDMDarmstadt 98 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKai Klefisch's profile ↗
Kai Klefisch is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Darmstadt 98 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 29 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Klefisch include Sergio Molina from FC Andorra, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Youness Lachhab of AD Ceuta, with a fit score of 80/100. Both offer similar tactical attributes suitable for the same role.
Best replacements for Kai Klefisch
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Molinasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 30 | €500k | 97 | 81 |
| 2 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | José Ángel Juradosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 34 | €200k | 92 | 77 |
| 4 | Jean Hugonetsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Stefano Russosimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Emil Bohinensimilar↗ | Frosinone | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 76 |
| 7 | Matthias Verrethsimilar↗ | Brescia | 28 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Dion Lopysimilar↗ | Almería | 24 | €16m | 91 | 76 |
| 10 | Daniel Elfadlisimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 77 |
| 11 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 91 | 77 |
| 12 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kai Klefisch
≈ 100% Kai Klefisch · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kai Klefisch · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Kai Klefisch · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kai Klefisch?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sergio Molina (FC Andorra) does the closest job to Kai Klefisch, at 97/100 on profile. Youness Lachhab and José Ángel Jurado follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kai Klefisch?
Yes — José Ángel Jurado (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kai Klefisch?
Doppel learns Kai Klefisch'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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