Who should replace Derry Murkin?
LBFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDerry Murkin's profile ↗
Derry Murkin is a left-back for FC Schalke 04 in the German 2. Bundesliga, having made 12 appearances this season with 3 assists. The best replacements for Murkin include Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Sergi Cardona from Villarreal, with a fit score of 87/100. For those searching for players similar to Murkin, these options provide a strong tactical fit.
Best replacements for Derry Murkin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Lewis Hallsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 22 | €38m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Lucas Dignesimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €5.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Derry Murkin
≈ 100% Derry Murkin · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Derry Murkin · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Derry Murkin · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Derry Murkin?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Club) does the closest job to Derry Murkin, at 95/100 on profile. Lewis Hall and Lucas Digne follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Derry Murkin?
Yes — Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Club) plays a similar left back role at roughly €900k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Derry Murkin?
Doppel learns Derry Murkin'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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