Players like Mithat Pala
CM/RB/CDMÇaykur Rizespor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMithat Pala's profile ↗
Mithat Pala is a central midfielder/right-back for Çaykur Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 30 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Mithat Pala include Aitor Ruibal from Real Betis and Mehmet Aydın from Eintracht Braunschweig, both with a fit score of 84/100, as well as Dani Rodríguez from Mallorca and Nikola Vlašić from Torino, who have fit scores of 85/100.
About Mithat Pala
Mithat Pala is a dynamic right-back with the ability to contribute effectively in midfield, showcasing his dribbling and duel-winning prowess. His strong performance in successful dribbles and accurate crosses highlights his attacking potential, making him a valuable asset in transition. While his aerial duels could use improvement, his reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed only six games in the last three seasons. However, his overall Sofascore rating places him among the lower tier of his peers, indicating room for growth in his game.
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 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 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 (Mallorca) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mithat Pala?
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