Who should replace Seung Ho Paik?
CM/CDMBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSeung Ho Paik's profile ↗
Seung Ho Paik is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Birmingham City in the Championship, with 43 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Paik include Nayel Mehssatou from KV Kortrijk and Filippo Ranocchia from Palermo, both with a fit score of 82/100, indicating they can effectively perform the same role. For those searching for players similar to Paik, these options provide strong tactical fits.
Best replacements for Seung Ho Paik
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Igor Gomessimilar↗ | Atlético Mineiro | 27 | €2.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €4.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Damián Bobadillasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 25 | €6.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Seung Ho Paik
≈ 100% Seung Ho Paik · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Seung Ho Paik · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Seung Ho Paik · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Seung Ho Paik?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nayel Mehssatou (KV Kortrijk) does the closest job to Seung Ho Paik, at 93/100 on profile. Filippo Ranocchia and Igor Gomes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Seung Ho Paik?
Yes — Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Seung Ho Paik?
Doppel learns Seung Ho Paik's role profile from his 2025/26 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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