Players like Soner Gönül
LB/LMSamsunspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSoner Gönül's profile ↗
The players most similar to Soner Gönül are Kolbeinn Finnsson, Luke Thomas, Kazımcan Karataş. Doppel rates Kolbeinn Finnsson (Vålerenga IF) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bryan Goncalves scores 79/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Soner Gönül is a reliable, defensive-minded left-back who excels in breaking up play and delivering accurate long balls. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 30% of his positional peers, he shows solid tackling and interception abilities, making him a dependable presence on the flank. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, though he could improve his offensive contributions in the final third to elevate his overall impact.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Soner Gönül
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kolbeinn Finnssonsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 27 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Samuele Angorisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €4.3m | 88 | 85 |
| 7 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 85 | 83 |
| 11 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Soner Gönül
≈ 100% Soner Gönül · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Soner Gönül · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Soner Gönül · strong: Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Soner Gönül?
Statistically, Kolbeinn Finnsson (Vålerenga IF) is the closest look-alike to Soner Gönül — a 79/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Soner Gönül?
By Doppel's fit score, Kolbeinn Finnsson (Vålerenga IF) is the closest profile to Soner Gönül, with a 79/100 overall match. Luke Thomas and Kazımcan Karataş are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Soner Gönül?
Yes. Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar left back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Soner Gönül?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Soner Gönül's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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