Who should replace Kerem Demirbay?
CM/CDMKasımpaşa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKerem Demirbay's profile ↗
Kerem Demirbay is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Kasımpaşa in the Turkish Super Lig, with 27 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Demirbay include Doğucan Haspolat from KVC Westerlo, who boasts a fit score of 85/100, and Liziero from CD Nacional, fitting well with a score of 82/100. These players represent some of the best tactical fits for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lizierosimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.6m | 96 | 82 |
| 2 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Luka Modrićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 41 | €3.8m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Taylor Gardner-Hickmansimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €1.8m | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 22 | €21m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Sandi Lovrićsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €3.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kerem Demirbay
≈ 100% Kerem Demirbay · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Kerem Demirbay · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kerem Demirbay · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kerem Demirbay?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Liziero (CD Nacional) does the closest job to Kerem Demirbay, at 96/100 on profile. Doğucan Haspolat and Luka Modrić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kerem Demirbay?
Yes — Liziero (CD Nacional) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kerem Demirbay?
Doppel learns Kerem Demirbay'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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