Who should replace Florian Kainz?
CAM/CM/LW1. FC Köln · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlorian Kainz's profile ↗
Florian Kainz is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for 1. FC Köln in the 2. Bundesliga, with 27 appearances, 5 goals, and 2 assists in the 2024/25 season. The best replacements for Kainz include Vincenzo Grifo from SC Freiburg, Thorgan Hazard from RC Lens, and Ryan Merlen from Sint-Truidense VV, all boasting a fit score of 86/100, making them tactically suitable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Christos Tzolissimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €42m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Marvin Wanitzeksimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 33 | €900k | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Félix Correiasimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €9.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Barış Atiksimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 31 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Florian Kainz
≈ 100% Florian Kainz · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Florian Kainz · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Florian Kainz · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Florian Kainz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg) does the closest job to Florian Kainz, at 94/100 on profile. Thorgan Hazard and Ryan Merlen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Florian Kainz?
Yes — Marvin Wanitzek (Karlsruher SC) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Florian Kainz?
Doppel learns Florian Kainz's role profile from his 2024/25 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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