Who should replace Kai Wagner?
LBBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKai Wagner's profile ↗
Kai Wagner is a left-back for Birmingham City in the Championship, with 16 appearances and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Wagner, Aarón Martín of Genoa stands out with a fit score of 86/100, while Francisco Moura from FC Porto offers a tactical fit of 83/100. Players similar to Wagner include Charalampos Lykogiannis from Bologna and Caio Henrique of AFC Ajax, both showcasing strong potential in the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charalampos Lykogiannissimilar↗ | Bologna | 33 | €1.2m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Francisco Mourasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 27 | €8.5m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | Genoa | 29 | €4.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Caio Henriquesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 29 | €12m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Lewis Hallsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 22 | €38m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Enzo Díazsimilar↗ | River Plate | 31 | €2.9m | 92 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kai Wagner
≈ 100% Kai Wagner · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Kai Wagner · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kai Wagner · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kai Wagner?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Charalampos Lykogiannis (Bologna) does the closest job to Kai Wagner, at 94/100 on profile. Francisco Moura and Aarón Martín follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kai Wagner?
Yes — Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar left back role at roughly €500k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kai Wagner?
Doppel learns Kai Wagner'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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