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 October 2026.
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Salih Dursun is a seasoned ball-playing centre-back with a penchant for accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to transition play effectively. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 21% of his positional peers, Dursun's aerial prowess and goal-scoring ability from set pieces highlight his strengths. With remarkable durability, missing only one game in the last three seasons, he remains a reliable presence at the back, though he could improve his tackling and interception rates to enhance his defensive contributions.
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↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 87 | 85 |
| 10 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Salih Dursun?
Statistically, Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol) is the closest look-alike to Salih Dursun — a 83/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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