Semih Şahin alternatives
CM/CDM1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSemih Şahin's profile ↗
Semih Şahin is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Şahin, consider Levi Smans from SC Heerenveen, who has a fit score of 88/100, or Nermin Karić from Virtus Entella with a fit score of 87/100. Both players are valued at €1m, making them budget alternatives for similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 88 |
| 2 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 85 | 85 |
| 5 | Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Alexander Nollenbergersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 29 | €800k | 95 | 84 |
| 7 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Semih Şahin
≈ 100% Semih Şahin · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Semih Şahin · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Semih Şahin · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Semih Şahin?
Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna Sittard) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 84/100 match to Semih Şahin.
Who is the best-value alternative to Semih Şahin?
Levi Smans offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Semih Şahin?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Semih Şahin's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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