Who should replace Demarai Gray?
LWBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDemarai Gray's profile ↗
Demarai Gray is a left winger for Birmingham City in the Championship, with 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 5 goals and 5 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Gray, Anis Mehmeti from Ipswich Town and Shunsuke Mito from Sparta Rotterdam both offer a tactical fit score of 81/100, making them strong alternatives. Additionally, Kristoffer Peterson from Fortuna Sittard presents a good fit at 80/100.
Best replacements for Demarai Gray
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metehan Mimaroğlusimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 32 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Kristoffer Petersonsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 32 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Anis Mehmetisimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €15m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €3.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Robin Hacksimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €6.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Yira Collins Sorsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Figueiredosimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 25 | €3.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Álvaro Barrealsimilar↗ | Santos | 26 | €7.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Fabian Reesesimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 29 | €5.2m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Demarai Gray
≈ 100% Demarai Gray · strong: Accurate crosses, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Demarai Gray · strong: Accurate crosses, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Demarai Gray · strong: Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Demarai Gray?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Metehan Mimaroğlu (Gençlerbirliği) does the closest job to Demarai Gray, at 93/100 on profile. Kristoffer Peterson and Anis Mehmeti follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Demarai Gray?
Yes — Metehan Mimaroğlu (Gençlerbirliği) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Demarai Gray?
Doppel learns Demarai Gray's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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