Players like Semih Şahin
CM/CDM1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSemih Şahin's profile ↗
The players most similar to Semih Şahin are Alexander Nollenberger, Nermin Karić, Rafael Lubach. Doppel rates Alexander Nollenberger (1. FC Magdeburg) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alexander Nollenberger scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Semih Şahin is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder known for his creative flair and goal-scoring ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 36% of his peers, he excels in generating big chances and successful dribbles, showcasing his impact in the attacking phase. While not the strongest in defensive duels, his reliability is evident as he has missed only 16 games in the last three seasons, making him a durable asset for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Strengths: Big chances created, Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Semih Şahin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Nollenbergersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 29 | €800k | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Laurin Ulrichsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €3.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Luis Hasasimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €4.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Semih Şahin
≈ 100% Semih Şahin · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Semih Şahin · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Semih Şahin · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Semih Şahin?
Statistically, Alexander Nollenberger (1. FC Magdeburg) is the closest look-alike to Semih Şahin — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Semih Şahin?
By Doppel's fit score, Alexander Nollenberger (1. FC Magdeburg) is the closest profile to Semih Şahin, with a 84/100 overall match. Nermin Karić and Rafael Lubach are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Semih Şahin?
Yes. Alexander Nollenberger (1. FC Magdeburg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Semih Şahin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Semih Şahin's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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