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 July 2026.
About Semih Şahin
Semih Şahin is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for creating big chances and scoring from open play. His strong metrics in chances created and successful dribbles highlight his ability to influence the game offensively, making him a valuable asset in the attacking third. While his defensive metrics are less impressive, his reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed only 16 games in the last three seasons. Overall, Şahin showcases a blend of creativity and finishing that makes him a noteworthy player in the 2. Bundesliga.
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 | Luis Hasasimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €4.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗ | MKE Ankaragücü | 31 | €1.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Noël Asékosimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 21 | €12m | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 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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