Cheaper alternatives to Bartuğ Elmaz
CM/CDMFatih Karagümrük · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBartuğ Elmaz's profile ↗
Bartuğ Elmaz is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fatih Karagümrük in the Turkish Super Lig, with 21 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Elmaz, Carel Eiting (Sparta Rotterdam, fit 82/100, value €1m) and Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés, fit 81/100, value €1m) offer similar roles at a lower market value. Other options include Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor, fit 81/100, value €1m) and Aytaç Kara (Kasımpaşa, fit 80/100, value €0m).
12 cheaper alternatives to Bartuğ Elmaz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 83 | 82 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 84 | 81 |
| 3 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 82 | 81 |
| 4 | Aytaç Karasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 33 | €400k | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Sverre Hakami Sandalsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 23 | €800k | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Philippe Rommenssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 29 | €500k | 84 | 79 |
| 7 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 81 | 79 |
| 8 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 82 | 79 |
| 10 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 79 | 79 |
| 11 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 79 | 79 |
| 12 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bartuğ Elmaz
≈ 100% Bartuğ Elmaz · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Bartuğ Elmaz · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Bartuğ Elmaz · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Bartuğ Elmaz?
Aytaç Kara (Kasımpaşa) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 80/100 match to Bartuğ Elmaz.
Who is the best-value alternative to Bartuğ Elmaz?
Carel Eiting offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Bartuğ Elmaz?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Bartuğ Elmaz'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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