Who should replace Kasper Davidsen?
CM/CDMHolstein Kiel · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKasper Davidsen's profile ↗
Kasper Davidsen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Holstein Kiel in the 2. Bundesliga. In the 2025/26 season, he made 28 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist. For those searching for the best replacement for Davidsen, Tomáš Souček from West Ham United, with a fit score of 82/100, and Cheikh Fall from Pau FC, with a fit score of 79/100, are strong candidates.
Best replacements for Kasper Davidsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willian Oliveirasimilar↗ | Vitória | 33 | €300k | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Cheikh Fallsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €300k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 24 | €1.9m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €3.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Luca Herrmannsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Maguette Gueyesimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 24 | €2.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kasper Davidsen
≈ 100% Kasper Davidsen · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Kasper Davidsen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Kasper Davidsen · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kasper Davidsen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Willian Oliveira (Vitória) does the closest job to Kasper Davidsen, at 92/100 on profile. Cheikh Fall and Alessandro Sersanti follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kasper Davidsen?
Yes — Willian Oliveira (Vitória) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kasper Davidsen?
Doppel learns Kasper Davidsen'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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