Who should replace Karim Dermane?
CM/CDMLorient · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKarim Dermane's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Karim Dermane, the best-fitting central midfielders are Joel Chima Fujita, Jacob Ramsey, Julien Ponceau. Joel Chima Fujita (FC St. Pauli) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Julien Ponceau at about €1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Karim Dermane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joel Chima Fujitasimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 23 | €9.7m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Jacob Ramseysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 23 | €36m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Hannibal Mejbrisimilar↗ | Burnley | 22 | €16m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €22m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 23 | €6.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 19 | €23m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | James McAteesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Iván Martínsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €4.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Thomas Lemarsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €100k | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Karim Dermane
≈ 100% Karim Dermane · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Karim Dermane · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Karim Dermane · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Karim Dermane?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joel Chima Fujita (FC St. Pauli) does the closest job to Karim Dermane, at 93/100 on profile. Jacob Ramsey and Julien Ponceau follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Karim Dermane?
Yes — Julien Ponceau (Lorient) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.8m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Karim Dermane?
Doppel learns Karim Dermane's role profile from his 2025/26 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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