Salih Özcan alternatives
CM/CDMBorussia Dortmund · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSalih Özcan's profile ↗
Salih Özcan is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, with 22 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Özcan, Jon Ander Olasagasti from Levante UD offers a fit score of 83/100 at a market value of €3m, while Kevin Sessa from Hertha BSC is a budget option valued at €1m with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 84 | 82 |
| 3 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 84 | 82 |
| 4 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 82 | 81 |
| 6 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 83 | 80 |
| 7 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 81 | 80 |
| 12 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 81 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Salih Özcan
≈ 100% Salih Özcan · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Salih Özcan · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Salih Özcan · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Salih Özcan?
Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 82/100 match to Salih Özcan.
Who is the best-value alternative to Salih Özcan?
Jon Ander Olasagasti offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €2.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Salih Özcan?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Salih Özcan'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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