Who should replace Kevin Kraus?
CB1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Kraus's profile ↗
Kevin Kraus is a centre-back for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga, with 17 appearances and 2 goals in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Kraus, Patrick Nkoa from Eintracht Braunschweig offers a tactical fit score of 85/100, while Matias Antonini from Catanzaro also stands out with a fit of 83/100. Players similar to Kraus, such as Rayyan Baniya and Stefan Leković, provide additional options with strong fit scores.
Best replacements for Kevin Kraus
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Rayyan Baniyasimilar↗ | Palermo | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Stefan Lekovićsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €2.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Ibrahim Karamokosimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 87 |
| 10 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Kraus
≈ 100% Kevin Kraus · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kevin Kraus · strong: Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Kevin Kraus · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Kraus?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matias Antonini (Catanzaro) does the closest job to Kevin Kraus, at 93/100 on profile. Rayyan Baniya and Patrick Nkoa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kevin Kraus?
Yes — Patrick Nkoa (Eintracht Braunschweig) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kevin Kraus?
Doppel learns Kevin Kraus's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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