Players like Mithat Pala
CM/RB/CDMÇaykur Rizespor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMithat Pala's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mithat Pala are Aitor Ruibal, Mehmet Aydın, Nikola Vlašić. Doppel rates Aitor Ruibal (Real Betis) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Rodríguez scores 85/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mithat Pala is a dynamic, versatile player who thrives as a central midfielder or right-back, showcasing his ability to dribble past opponents and win duels. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 19% of his positional peers, he stands out with successful dribbles and accurate crosses, making him a reliable option in the attacking phase. With only six games missed in three seasons, Pala’s durability adds to his value as a dependable squad member.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Accurate crosses. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mithat Pala
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Mehmet Aydınsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 24 | €1.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mithat Pala
≈ 100% Mithat Pala · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mithat Pala · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Mithat Pala · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mithat Pala?
Statistically, Aitor Ruibal (Real Betis) is the closest look-alike to Mithat Pala — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mithat Pala?
By Doppel's fit score, Aitor Ruibal (Real Betis) is the closest profile to Mithat Pala, with a 84/100 overall match. Mehmet Aydın and Nikola Vlašić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mithat Pala?
Yes. Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mithat Pala?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mithat Pala's 2025/26 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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