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 — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gvidas Gineitis scores 81/100 at about €5.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Salih Özcan is a robust defensive midfielder known for his tenacity and aerial prowess. With elite metrics in touches and duels, he excels at controlling the midfield and winning battles, contributing significantly to his team’s defensive stability. While not a goal-scoring threat, his reliability is underscored by minimal missed games, making him a dependable presence in Borussia Dortmund's lineup.
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 | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 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 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 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 closest look-alike to Salih Özcan?
Statistically, Lewis Miley (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to Salih Özcan — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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