Players like Salih Uçan
CM/CDM/CAMBeşiktaş JK · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSalih Uçan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Salih Uçan are Félix Lemaréchal, Bilal El Khannouss, Douglas Luiz. Doppel rates Félix Lemaréchal (Cercle Brugge) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdou Harroui scores 84/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Salih Uçan is a dynamic central midfielder, excelling as a possession-winning anchor with a keen eye for long passes. His top-tier stats in winning the ball in the attacking third and aerial duels highlight his aggressive, yet composed, style. Despite a history of injuries limiting his appearances, his strong contributions—evident in his top 27% Sofascore rating—demonstrate his quality and reliability when fit, making him a valuable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 22 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Salih Uçan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Bilal El Khannousssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €32m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Salih Uçan
≈ 100% Salih Uçan · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Salih Uçan · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Salih Uçan · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Salih Uçan?
By Doppel's fit score, Félix Lemaréchal (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Salih Uçan, with a 83/100 overall match. Bilal El Khannouss and Douglas Luiz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Salih Uçan?
Yes. Abdou Harroui (Frosinone) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Salih Uçan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Salih Uçan's 2023/24 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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