Who should replace Karol Linetty?
CDM/CMKocaelispor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKarol Linetty's profile ↗
Karol Linetty is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Kocaelispor in the Turkish Super Lig, having made 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Linetty include Max Bird from Bristol City, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Kartal Kayra Yılmaz from Beşiktaş, with a fit score of 83/100. Players similar to Linetty, like Carlos Dotor and Jakub Kałuziński, also offer solid alternatives within their respective leagues.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Carlos Dotorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Ozan Kökçüsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 28 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Karol Linetty
≈ 100% Karol Linetty · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Karol Linetty · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Karol Linetty · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Karol Linetty?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Max Bird (Bristol City) does the closest job to Karol Linetty, at 92/100 on profile. Carlos Dotor and Jakub Kałuziński follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Karol Linetty?
Yes — Ozan Kökçü (FC Volendam) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Karol Linetty?
Doppel learns Karol Linetty's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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