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 September 2026.
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Mithat Pala is a dynamic right-back with a penchant for ball progression and defensive dueling, showcasing his ability to disrupt opponents and advance play. His impressive stats in successful dribbles and duels won highlight his tenacity and skill in tight situations, making him a valuable asset on both ends of the pitch. While his overall rating positions him in the lower tier of his peers, his reliability is evident with just six games missed over the last three seasons, underscoring his durability and commitment to the team.
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 · 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?
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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