Players like Ercan Kara
STSamsunspor · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitErcan Kara's profile ↗
Ercan Kara is a striker for Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig, having made 23 appearances this season, contributing 3 goals over 968 minutes of play. Players similar to Kara include Cyle Larin from Mallorca, Antonio Sanabria of Torino, and Kike García from Deportivo Alavés, all with a fit score of 80/100, indicating a comparable role and statistical profile.
About Ercan Kara
Ercan Kara is a dominant aerial threat and a physical striker, excelling in duels and defensive contributions. His standout metrics in aerial duels (top 3%) and overall duels won (top 4%) showcase his ability to control the game in the air and win key battles. While his goal-scoring has been modest this season, his durability and reliability—missing only eight games in three years—make him a valuable asset for any team needing a strong presence up front.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ercan Kara
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cyle Larinsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 31 | €2.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Antonio Sanabriasimilar↗ | Torino | 30 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Kike Garcíasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 37 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 22 | €6.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 35 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Boatengsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 30 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ercan Kara
≈ 100% Ercan Kara · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ercan Kara · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ercan Kara · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ercan Kara?
By Doppel's fit score, Cyle Larin (Mallorca) is the closest profile to Ercan Kara, with a 81/100 overall match. Antonio Sanabria and Kike García are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ercan Kara?
Yes. Kike García (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ercan Kara?
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