Who should replace Filip Krastev?
CM/CDM/LWPEC Zwolle · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFilip Krastev's profile ↗
Filip Krastev is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for PEC Zwolle in the ENG-Championship. For those seeking the best replacement for Krastev, Koki Saito from Queens Park Rangers offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 80/100, while Rabby Nzingoula of West Bromwich Albion follows closely with a fit score of 78/100. Both players can effectively fulfil similar roles in midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | €2.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Koki Saitosimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 25 | €3.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €2.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Alieu Faderasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 25 | €4.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Jun-Ho Baesimilar↗ | Stoke City | 23 | €3.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 23 | €8.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Ibrahim Olawoyinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 29 | €2.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Ayoze Pérezsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 33 | €5.4m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Filip Krastev
≈ 100% Filip Krastev · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Filip Krastev · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Filip Krastev · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Filip Krastev?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rabby Nzingoula (West Bromwich Albion) does the closest job to Filip Krastev, at 92/100 on profile. Koki Saito and Ayoni Santos follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Filip Krastev?
Yes — Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.4m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Filip Krastev?
Doppel learns Filip Krastev'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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