Cheaper alternatives to Semih Şahin
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, with 32 appearances, 4 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for cheaper alternatives to Şahin, Nermin Karić from Virtus Entella (fit 87/100, value €1m) and Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda (fit 86/100, value €1m) present solid options at a lower market value.
12 cheaper alternatives to Semih Şahin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 85 | 85 |
| 4 | Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗ | MKE Ankaragücü | 31 | €1.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Alexander Nollenbergersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 29 | €800k | 95 | 84 |
| 6 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Joe Rankin-Costellosimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 27 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Semih Şahin
≈ 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
≈ 100% Semih Şahin · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Semih Şahin?
Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 84/100 match to Semih Şahin.
Who is the best-value alternative to Semih Şahin?
Nermin Karić offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €800k.
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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