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. For those seeking the best replacement for Şahin, Nermin Karić from Virtus Entella and Rafael Lubach from 1. FC Nürnberg both demonstrate a strong tactical fit, scoring 87/100 in match analysis. Other notable options include Alexander Nollenberger of 1. FC Magdeburg with a fit score of 84/100 and Chris Rigg from Sunderland at 83/100.
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| # | 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 · 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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