Who should replace Ali Karimi?
CM/CDM/CAMKayserispor · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAli Karimi's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ali Karimi, the best-fitting central midfielders are Idrissa Touré, Jan Schöppner, Lewis Miley. Idrissa Touré (Pisa) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Thomas Delaney at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ali Karimi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Thomas Delaneysimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 35 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Jakub Modersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €11m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Ewan Hendersonsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 26 | €500k | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Mattheussimilar↗ | SC Farense | 32 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ali Karimi
≈ 100% Ali Karimi · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ali Karimi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ali Karimi · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ali Karimi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Idrissa Touré (Pisa) does the closest job to Ali Karimi, at 95/100 on profile. Jan Schöppner and Lewis Miley follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ali Karimi?
Yes — Thomas Delaney (RSC Anderlecht) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ali Karimi?
Doppel learns Ali Karimi's role profile from his 2024/25 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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