Who should replace Karol Mets?
CB/LBFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKarol Mets's profile ↗
Karol Mets is a centre-back/left-back for FC St. Pauli in the German 2. Bundesliga, with 23 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal. For those searching for the best replacement for Mets, Fedde Leysen from Sassuolo offers a fit score of 79/100, while Damon Mirani of Heracles Almelo and Felix Uduokhai from 1. FC Union Berlin both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Fedde Leysensimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 23 | €3.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 29 | €3.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Ben Meesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 37 | €800k* | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Karol Mets
≈ 100% Karol Mets · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Karol Mets · medium reliability
≈ 100% Karol Mets · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Karol Mets?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) does the closest job to Karol Mets, at 91/100 on profile. Fedde Leysen and Felix Uduokhai follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Karol Mets?
Yes — Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Karol Mets?
Doppel learns Karol Mets's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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