Players like Furkan Bayır
CBGöztepe · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFurkan Bayır's profile ↗
The players most similar to Furkan Bayır are Husniddin Aliqulov, Craig Forsyth, Kike Salas. Doppel rates Husniddin Aliqulov (Çaykur Rizespor) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 84/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Furkan Bayır
Furkan Bayır is a positional ball-playing centre-back, known for his ability to deliver accurate long balls, ranking in the top 23% among his peers. While he may not contribute offensively, his reliability in defense is underscored by his durability, having missed only 13 games in the last three seasons. Though he sits in the bottom 30% for overall quality, his passing range can be a valuable asset in building play from the back.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Furkan Bayır
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 6 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 87 |
| 8 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 11 | Niccolò Pierozzisimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €4.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Furkan Bayır
≈ 100% Furkan Bayır · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Furkan Bayır · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Furkan Bayır · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Furkan Bayır?
By Doppel's fit score, Husniddin Aliqulov (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest profile to Furkan Bayır, with a 83/100 overall match. Craig Forsyth and Kike Salas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Furkan Bayır?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Furkan Bayır?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Furkan Bayır's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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