Who should replace Rami Kaib?
LB/LMHalmstads BK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitRami Kaib's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rami Kaib, the best-fitting left backs are Leart Paqarada, Tiago Araújo, Caner Erkin. Leart Paqarada (1. FC Köln) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Leart Paqarada at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rami Kaib
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leart Paqaradasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 32 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Caner Erkinsimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 38 | n/a | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Johan Mojicasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 34 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Yasser Laroucisimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 87 | 85 |
| 11 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Juan Familia-Castillosimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 26 | €400k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rami Kaib
≈ 100% Rami Kaib · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rami Kaib · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Rami Kaib · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rami Kaib?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leart Paqarada (1. FC Köln) does the closest job to Rami Kaib, at 91/100 on profile. Tiago Araújo and Caner Erkin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rami Kaib?
Yes — Leart Paqarada (1. FC Köln) plays a similar left back role at roughly €700k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rami Kaib?
Doppel learns Rami Kaib's role profile from his 2026 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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