Who should replace Yaimar Medina?
LBKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYaimar Medina's profile ↗
Yaimar Medina is a left-back for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Medina, Louis Oppie from FC St. Pauli offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Matt Targett from Middlesbrough also presents a solid option with a fit score of 82/100.
Best replacements for Yaimar Medina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guilherme Aranasimilar↗ | Atlético Mineiro | 29 | €6.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Louis Oppiesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Matt Targettsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 31 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Joaquín Piquerezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 28 | €11m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Josh Tymonsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €9.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Andy Robertsonsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 32 | €7.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yaimar Medina
≈ 100% Yaimar Medina · strong: Shots, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Yaimar Medina · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Yaimar Medina · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yaimar Medina?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Guilherme Arana (Atlético Mineiro) does the closest job to Yaimar Medina, at 91/100 on profile. Louis Oppie and Matt Targett follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Yaimar Medina?
Yes — Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar left back role at roughly €900k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Yaimar Medina?
Doppel learns Yaimar Medina's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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