Who should replace Ferdi Kadıoğlu?
LBBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFerdi Kadıoğlu's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ferdi Kadıoğlu, the best-fitting left backs are Quentin Merlin, Yuri Berchiche, Phillipp Mwene. Quentin Merlin (Stade Rennais) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Yuri Berchiche at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ferdi Kadıoğlu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 23 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 35 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Phillipp Mwenesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Takehiro Tomiyasusimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €5.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €8.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Lucas Dignesimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 30 | €5.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Edimilson Fernandessimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ferdi Kadıoğlu
≈ 100% Ferdi Kadıoğlu · strong: Key passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ferdi Kadıoğlu · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ferdi Kadıoğlu · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ferdi Kadıoğlu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Quentin Merlin (Stade Rennais) does the closest job to Ferdi Kadıoğlu, at 92/100 on profile. Yuri Berchiche and Phillipp Mwene follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ferdi Kadıoğlu?
Yes — Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Club) plays a similar left back role at roughly €900k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ferdi Kadıoğlu?
Doppel learns Ferdi Kadıoğlu's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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