Who should replace Semih Şahin?
CM/CDM1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSemih Şahin's profile ↗
Semih Şahin is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 5 assists. Players who can replace Şahin include Nermin Karić from Virtus Entella, fitting well with a score of 87/100, and Rafael Lubach from 1. FC Nürnberg, also with a fit score of 87/100. For those seeking alternatives, Alexander Nollenberger offers a solid fit at 84/100.
Best replacements for Semih Şahin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Nollenbergersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 29 | €800k | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Chris Riggsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 19 | €24m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Laurin Ulrichsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €3.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Luis Hasasimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €4.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗ | MKE Ankaragücü | 31 | €1.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Victor Froholdtsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €46m | 93 | 82 |
| 11 | Noël Asékosimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 21 | €12m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Semih Şahin
≈ 100% Semih Şahin · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Semih Şahin · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Semih Şahin · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Semih Şahin?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alexander Nollenberger (1. FC Magdeburg) does the closest job to Semih Şahin, at 95/100 on profile. Nermin Karić and Rafael Lubach follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Semih Şahin?
Yes — Alexander Nollenberger (1. FC Magdeburg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Semih Şahin?
Doppel learns Semih Şahin's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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