Players like Salih Dursun
CB/RBFatih Karagümrük · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSalih Dursun's profile ↗
The players most similar to Salih Dursun are Leandro Cabrera, Gabriele Guarino, Lewis Schouten. Doppel rates Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 81/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Salih Dursun
Salih Dursun is a reliable defensive asset, showcasing his strengths as a ball-playing centre-back who excels in aerial duels and accurate long passes. Despite his current quality sitting in the bottom percentile of his positional peers, his durability stands out, having missed only one game in the last three seasons. While he may struggle with tackles and interceptions, his ability to contribute in the air and from deep positions makes him a valuable presence in both defense and set-piece situations.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Salih Dursun
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 87 | 85 |
| 9 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Salih Dursun
≈ 100% Salih Dursun · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Salih Dursun · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Salih Dursun · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Salih Dursun?
By Doppel's fit score, Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol) is the closest profile to Salih Dursun, with a 83/100 overall match. Gabriele Guarino and Lewis Schouten are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Salih Dursun?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Salih Dursun?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Salih Dursun's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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