Who should replace Sven Kums?
CM/CDMKAA Gent · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSven Kums's profile ↗
Sven Kums is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League, having made 24 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 2 goals. For those seeking the best replacement for Kums, James Ward-Prowse of Burnley offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Hans Vanaken from Club Brugge KV follows closely with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Ruslan Malinovskyisimilar↗ | Genoa | 33 | €2.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sven Kums
≈ 100% Sven Kums · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Sven Kums · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sven Kums · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sven Kums?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, James Ward-Prowse (Burnley) does the closest job to Sven Kums, at 93/100 on profile. Joshua Kimmich and Hans Vanaken follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sven Kums?
Yes — Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sven Kums?
Doppel learns Sven Kums'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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