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 this season. For those seeking the best replacement for Malinov, Yann Bodiger from AD Ceuta and Anouar El Azzouzi of Fortuna Düsseldorf both present strong tactical fits, scoring 77/100. Additionally, Tibe De Vlieger from KAA Gent and Baptiste Santamaria from Valencia are also viable options, with fit scores of 76/100.
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| # | 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↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Valencia | 31 | €2.6m | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Merveille Papelasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €600k | 90 | 76 |
| 7 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Moussa Baradjisimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €7.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Jakub Piotrowskisimilar↗ | Udinese | 29 | €4.4m | 89 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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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