Players like Salih Özcan
CM/CDMBorussia Dortmund · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSalih Özcan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Salih Özcan are Lewis Miley, Rocco Reitz, Alexander Prass. Doppel rates Lewis Miley (Newcastle United) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gvidas Gineitis scores 81/100 at about €5.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Salih Özcan is a reliable defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and dominating aerial duels. His impressive touches per 90 minutes highlight his ability to dictate tempo, while a strong defensive work rate ensures he consistently wins duels. Despite a lack of offensive contributions, his durability with only nine games missed over three seasons underscores his reliability in the midfield. While not a creative outlet, Özcan's defensive prowess makes him a valuable asset in protecting the backline.
Strengths: Touches, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Salih Özcan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Salih Özcan
≈ 100% Salih Özcan · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
≈ 100% Salih Özcan · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Salih Özcan · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Salih Özcan?
By Doppel's fit score, Lewis Miley (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Salih Özcan, with a 82/100 overall match. Rocco Reitz and Alexander Prass are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Salih Özcan?
Yes. Gvidas Gineitis (Torino) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €5.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Salih Özcan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Salih Özcan's 2024/25 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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