Players like İlkay Gündoğan
CM/CDM/CAMGalatasaray · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitİlkay Gündoğan's profile ↗
The players most similar to İlkay Gündoğan are Gianluca Busio, Kenneth Taylor, Hong Hyun-seok. Doppel rates Gianluca Busio (Venezia) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Görkem Sağlam scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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İlkay Gündoğan is an elite ball-playing central midfielder, showcasing exceptional vision and creativity in his game. With a top 4% Sofascore rating among his peers, he excels in key passes and final-third accuracy, making him a pivotal playmaker for Galatasaray. His durability is impressive, having missed only six games in the past three seasons, underscoring his reliability in the heart of midfield. While not known for aerial duels, his ability to orchestrate attacks and contribute with goals and assists highlights his immense value.
Strengths: Key passes, Touches, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to İlkay Gündoğan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Hong Hyun-seoksimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match İlkay Gündoğan
≈ 100% İlkay Gündoğan · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% İlkay Gündoğan · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% İlkay Gündoğan · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for İlkay Gündoğan?
By Doppel's fit score, Gianluca Busio (Venezia) is the closest profile to İlkay Gündoğan, with a 84/100 overall match. Kenneth Taylor and Hong Hyun-seok are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to İlkay Gündoğan?
Yes. Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to İlkay Gündoğan?
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