Players like Gökhan Gül
CDM/CB/CMKasımpaşa · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGökhan Gül's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gökhan Gül are Nathan Rodes, Ross Sykes, Melle Meulensteen. Doppel rates Nathan Rodes (FCV Dender) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nathan Rodes scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Gökhan Gül
Gökhan Gül is a robust defensive midfielder with an eye for goal, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively while maintaining defensive solidity. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 31% of his peers, he excels in aerial duels and shoots effectively, making him a dual threat in both defense and attack. His reliability is underscored by minimal missed games over the past three seasons, reinforcing his status as a durable asset for Kasımpaşa.
Strengths: Shots, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gökhan Gül
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Jordan Jamessimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 22 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €3.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gökhan Gül
≈ 100% Gökhan Gül · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Gökhan Gül · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gökhan Gül · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gökhan Gül?
By Doppel's fit score, Nathan Rodes (FCV Dender) is the closest profile to Gökhan Gül, with a 83/100 overall match. Ross Sykes and Melle Meulensteen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gökhan Gül?
Yes. Nathan Rodes (FCV Dender) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gökhan Gül?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gökhan Gül's 2024/25 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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