Players like Adem Arous
CBKasımpaşa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdem Arous's profile ↗
Adem Arous is a centre-back for Kasımpaşa in the Turkish Super Lig, with 21 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Arous include Dani Barcia from Deportivo de A Coruña (fit score 79/100) and Marco Varnier of Juve Stabia (fit score 78/100), both offering comparable defensive profiles. Other notable matches are Aitor Córdoba from Burgos Club de Fútbol (fit score 77/100) and Manuel Lama of Granada (fit score 79/100).
About Adem Arous
Adem Arous is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back who excels in creating big chances and finishing opportunities, showcasing a rare attacking edge for his position. Despite being in the bottom 34% of his peers overall, his durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his passing accuracy in the final third could improve, his strong clearance stats and ability to contribute offensively make him an intriguing prospect for teams looking for a versatile defender.
Strengths: Big chances created, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Adem Arous
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani Barciasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €1.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Marco Varniersimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Aitor Córdobasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 31 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Niko Koulissimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Lorenco Šimićsimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 30 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Marco Ruggerosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 26 | €900k | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Isaac Cossiersimilar↗ | Le Mans | 20 | €2.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Pablo Tomeosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €1.5m | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adem Arous
≈ 100% Adem Arous · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Adem Arous · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Adem Arous · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adem Arous?
By Doppel's fit score, Dani Barcia (Deportivo de A Coruña) is the closest profile to Adem Arous, with a 79/100 overall match. Marco Varnier and Aitor Córdoba are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Adem Arous?
Yes. Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Adem Arous?
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