Players like Bartuğ Elmaz
CM/CDMFatih Karagümrük · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBartuğ Elmaz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Bartuğ Elmaz are Aleksandar Stanković, Jack Hinshelwood, Enric Llansana. Doppel rates Aleksandar Stanković (Club Brugge KV) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alex Sala scores 79/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Bartuğ Elmaz is a robust defensive midfielder with a knack for controlling the game from deep. His elite aerial ability and precision in long passing make him an invaluable asset in midfield, while his reliability on the pitch—missing only six games in three seasons—underscores his durability. Though he may not excel in dribbling or duels, his strong distribution and presence in the air position him as a key player in transitioning play and maintaining possession.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bartuğ Elmaz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €1.0m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bartuğ Elmaz
≈ 100% Bartuğ Elmaz · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Bartuğ Elmaz · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Bartuğ Elmaz · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Bartuğ Elmaz?
Statistically, Aleksandar Stanković (Club Brugge KV) is the closest look-alike to Bartuğ Elmaz — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Bartuğ Elmaz?
By Doppel's fit score, Aleksandar Stanković (Club Brugge KV) is the closest profile to Bartuğ Elmaz, with a 81/100 overall match. Jack Hinshelwood and Enric Llansana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bartuğ Elmaz?
Yes. Alex Sala (Mallorca) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bartuğ Elmaz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bartuğ Elmaz'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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