Players like Umut Nayir
STTrabzonspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitUmut Nayir's profile ↗
Umut Nayir is a striker for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 32 appearances, 9 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Nayir include Dawid Kownacki from Fortuna Düsseldorf, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Juanmi Latasa of Real Valladolid, also with a fit score of 80/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking similar attacking options.
About Umut Nayir
Umut Nayir is a powerful aerial threat and a classic target forward, excelling in winning duels and converting chances with a solid finishing touch. With a Sofascore rating in the top 29% of his peers, his durability stands out, having missed only four games in three seasons. While his involvement in defensive actions is limited, his ability to dominate in the air and contribute in front of goal makes him a reliable asset in any attacking setup.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Umut Nayir
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dawid Kownackisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 29 | €1.6m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Juanmi Latasasimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 25 | €1.5m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Diego Garcíasimilar↗ | Leganés | 26 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Pedro Mendessimilar↗ | Ascoli | 27 | €1.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 32 | €4.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Blaž Kramersimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Samuel Essendesimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Umut Nayir
≈ 100% Umut Nayir · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Umut Nayir · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Umut Nayir · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Umut Nayir?
By Doppel's fit score, Dawid Kownacki (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest profile to Umut Nayir, with a 80/100 overall match. Juanmi Latasa and Diego García are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Umut Nayir?
Yes. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Umut Nayir?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Umut Nayir's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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