Players like Hasan Kuruçay
CB/LBFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHasan Kuruçay's profile ↗
Hasan Kuruçay is a centre-back/left-back for FC Schalke 04 in the German 2. Bundesliga, with 30 appearances and 4 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Kuruçay include Yarek Gasiorowski from PSV Eindhoven, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Justin De Haas from Famalicão, with a fit score of 82/100. Both players showcase comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives.
About Hasan Kuruçay
Hasan Kuruçay is a versatile defensive player with a knack for contributing offensively, showcasing his ability as a goal-scoring centre-back or left-back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 7% of his peers, he stands out for his impressive finishing, netting four times this season, and demonstrating reliability with only four missed games in three years. While he may not be a creator in the final third, his defensive skills and goal threat make him a valuable asset on the pitch.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Hasan Kuruçay
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €5.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hasan Kuruçay
≈ 100% Hasan Kuruçay · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Hasan Kuruçay · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Hasan Kuruçay · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hasan Kuruçay?
By Doppel's fit score, Yarek Gasiorowski (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest profile to Hasan Kuruçay, with a 81/100 overall match. Justin De Haas and Wagner Leonardo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hasan Kuruçay?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hasan Kuruçay?
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