Who should replace Ali Karimi?
CM/CDM/CAMKayserispor · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAli Karimi's profile ↗
Ali Karimi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 29 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players who can replace Karimi include Jan Schöppner from 1. FC Heidenheim, who has a tactical fit score of 81/100, and Dimitri Bisoli from Cesena, with a fit score of 78/100. These players offer similar roles and capabilities on the pitch.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimitri Bisolisimilar↗ | Cesena | 32 | €400k | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Christian Comottosimilar↗ | Spezia | 18 | €5.5m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Jakub Modersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €11m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ali Karimi
≈ 100% Ali Karimi · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ali Karimi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ali Karimi · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ali Karimi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dimitri Bisoli (Cesena) does the closest job to Ali Karimi, at 94/100 on profile. Jan Schöppner and Lewis Miley follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ali Karimi?
Yes — Dimitri Bisoli (Cesena) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 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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