Players like Cem Üstündag
CM/CDMKasımpaşa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCem Üstündag's profile ↗
Cem Üstündag is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Kasımpaşa in the Turkish Super Lig, with 18 appearances and 949 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Üstündag include Kazper Karlsson from Degerfors IF, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Everson Junior from Montpellier, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking similar talent.
About Cem Üstündag
Cem Üstündag is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his ability to win possession in the attacking third, placing him in the top 21% of his peers in that metric. While his overall performance ranks in the bottom 5%, his durability stands out, having missed no games in the past three seasons. Üstündag's relentless work rate makes him a reliable option in the midfield, though he may need to improve his passing accuracy to elevate his game further.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cem Üstündag
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Malthe Højholtsimilar↗ | Pisa | 25 | €1.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Patrizio Masinisimilar↗ | Ascoli | 25 | €4.4m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Selvi Clúasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €300k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Nolan Binetsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 22 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Merveille Papelasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €600k | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Jordan Mendes Correiasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 22 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Íñigo Sáinz-Mazasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 28 | €1.0m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cem Üstündag
≈ 100% Cem Üstündag · medium reliability
≈ 100% Cem Üstündag · medium reliability
≈ 100% Cem Üstündag · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cem Üstündag?
By Doppel's fit score, Kazper Karlsson (Degerfors IF) is the closest profile to Cem Üstündag, with a 82/100 overall match. Everson Junior and Malthe Højholt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cem Üstündag?
Yes. Selvi Clúa (Mirandés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cem Üstündag?
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