Who should replace David Kruse?
CM/CDMValenciennes · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Kruse's profile ↗
David Kruse is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Valenciennes in Ligue 2, with 22 appearances and 1 goal in the 2023/24 season. The best replacements for Kruse include Tobias Hammer Svendsen from Odds BK, who has a tactical fit score of 81/100, and Edwin Quarshie of Le Mans, with a fit score of 77/100. Players similar to Kruse, such as Heine Gikling Bruseth and Abdussalam Magashy, also demonstrate strong compatibility with his playing style.
Best replacements for David Kruse
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobias Hammer Svendsensimilar↗ | Odds BK | 27 | €300k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Edwin Quarshiesimilar↗ | Le Mans | 31 | €500k | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Heine Gikling Brusethsimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 22 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Abdussalam Magashysimilar↗ | Kalmar FF | 28 | €200k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Francesco Cassatasimilar↗ | Spezia | 29 | €300k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Javi Martínezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Teodor Haltviksimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 26 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Kjell Wätjensimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 20 | €2.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Théo Zidanesimilar↗ | Córdoba | 24 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Michele Besaggiosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 20 | €700k | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Lohann Doucetsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Kruse
≈ 100% David Kruse · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% David Kruse · medium reliability
≈ 100% David Kruse · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Kruse?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tobias Hammer Svendsen (Odds BK) does the closest job to David Kruse, at 94/100 on profile. Edwin Quarshie and Heine Gikling Bruseth follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Kruse?
Yes — Abdussalam Magashy (Kalmar FF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for David Kruse?
Doppel learns David Kruse'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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