Players like Atakan Karazor
CM/CDMVfB Stuttgart · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAtakan Karazor's profile ↗
The players most similar to Atakan Karazor are Jefferson Lerma, Darko Nejašmić, Enric Llansana. Doppel rates Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Beñat Gerenabarrena scores 80/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Atakan Karazor is a robust defensive midfielder known for his exceptional ability to win duels and regain possession, making him a vital asset in breaking up opposition play. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 27% of his positional peers, he consistently showcases quality touches and accurate final-third passes, facilitating transitions effectively. His durability is noteworthy, having missed only one game in three seasons, underscoring his reliability in the heart of the midfield.
Strengths: Touches, Duels won, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Atakan Karazor
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Atakan Karazor
≈ 100% Atakan Karazor · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Atakan Karazor · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Atakan Karazor · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Atakan Karazor?
By Doppel's fit score, Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Atakan Karazor, with a 79/100 overall match. Darko Nejašmić and Enric Llansana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Atakan Karazor?
Yes. Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Atakan Karazor?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Atakan Karazor'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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