Who should replace Kristiyan Malinov?
CM/CDMKV Kortrijk · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKristiyan Malinov's profile ↗
Kristiyan Malinov is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for KV Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League, with 20 appearances and 998 minutes played this season. For those searching for the best replacement for Malinov, Yann Bodiger from AD Ceuta and Anouar El Azzouzi from PEC Zwolle both have a fit score of 77/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment. Other notable options include Tibe De Vlieger and Baptiste Santamaria, both offering solid alternatives in similar roles.
Best replacements for Kristiyan Malinov
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Tibe De Vliegersimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €2.7m | 92 | 76 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 31 | €2.6m | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Merveille Papelasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €600k | 90 | 76 |
| 7 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 90 | 76 |
| 8 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Moussa Baradjisimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kristiyan Malinov
≈ 100% Kristiyan Malinov · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Kristiyan Malinov · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kristiyan Malinov · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kristiyan Malinov?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) does the closest job to Kristiyan Malinov, at 92/100 on profile. Tibe De Vlieger and Anouar El Azzouzi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kristiyan Malinov?
Yes — Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kristiyan Malinov?
Doppel learns Kristiyan Malinov's role profile from his 2023/24 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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