Who should replace Tobias Kempe?
CM/CDM/CAMDarmstadt 98 · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitTobias Kempe's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Tobias Kempe, the best-fitting central midfielders are Pablo Martínez, Arsen Zakharyan, Florian Kainz. Pablo Martínez (Levante UD) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Christian Eriksen at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Tobias Kempe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Martínezsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €3.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Arsen Zakharyansimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €8.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Florian Kainzsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 31 | €11m* | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Matt O'Rileysimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 23 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Matteo Tramonisimilar↗ | Pisa | 25 | €4.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Gianluca Caprarisimilar↗ | Monza | 31 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Morgan Sansonsimilar↗ | Nice | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tobias Kempe
≈ 100% Tobias Kempe · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Tobias Kempe · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Tobias Kempe · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tobias Kempe?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pablo Martínez (Levante UD) does the closest job to Tobias Kempe, at 93/100 on profile. Arsen Zakharyan and Florian Kainz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tobias Kempe?
Yes — Christian Eriksen (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.4m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tobias Kempe?
Doppel learns Tobias Kempe's role profile from his 2023/24 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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