Players like Umut Güneş
CM/CDMBaşakşehir FK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitUmut Güneş's profile ↗
Umut Güneş is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Başakşehir FK in the Turkish Super Lig. Players similar to Güneş include Unai Vencedor from Real Racing Club, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Assane Dioussé from Auxerre, with a fit score of 79/100. These players match his role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking similar midfield options.
About Umut Güneş
Umut Güneş embodies the role of a reliable deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his ability to dictate play with accurate long balls, ranking in the top 24% among his positional peers. Despite his low output in key passes and chance creation, his durability stands out, having missed no games in the past three seasons. While he may not be a prolific creator, his consistency and passing range make him a solid asset in controlling the midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Umut Güneş
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assane Dioussésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 29 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Nils Rossensimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 21 | €800k | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 26 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Marius Marinsimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Simen Hestnessimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 30 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Umut Güneş
≈ 100% Umut Güneş · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Umut Güneş · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Umut Güneş · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Umut Güneş?
By Doppel's fit score, Assane Dioussé (Auxerre) is the closest profile to Umut Güneş, with a 79/100 overall match. Kwasi Sibo and Unai Vencedor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Umut Güneş?
Yes. Alexandre Phliponeau (US Concarneau) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Umut Güneş?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Umut Güneş'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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