Who should replace Florian Kainz?
CAM/CM/LW1. FC Köln · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlorian Kainz's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Florian Kainz, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are Edu Expósito, Arne Maier, Dwight McNeil. Edu Expósito (Espanyol) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Willian at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Florian Kainz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €1.4m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €11m | 93 | 88 |
| 5 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Williansimilar↗ | Fulham | 38 | €400k | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Susosimilar↗ | Sevilla | 33 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Matt O'Rileysimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €17m | 92 | 80 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Morgan Gibbs-Whitesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €67m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Florian Kainz
≈ 100% Florian Kainz · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Florian Kainz · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Florian Kainz · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Florian Kainz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Edu Expósito (Espanyol) does the closest job to Florian Kainz, at 93/100 on profile. Arne Maier and Dwight McNeil follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Florian Kainz?
Yes — Willian (Fulham) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Florian Kainz?
Doppel learns Florian Kainz's role profile from his 2023/24 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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