Who should replace Eren Elmalı?
LBGalatasaray · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEren Elmalı's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Eren Elmalı, the best-fitting left backs are Ryan Manning, Wendell, Mortadha Ben Ouanes. Ryan Manning (Southampton) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (88/100 overall). A cheaper option: Bas Kuipers at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Eren Elmalı
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Wendellsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 33 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Mortadha Ben Ouanessimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Lucas Dignesimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €5.5m | 93 | 81 |
| 8 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 92 | 88 |
| 10 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eren Elmalı
≈ 100% Eren Elmalı · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Eren Elmalı · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Eren Elmalı · strong: Possession won in att. third, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eren Elmalı?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ryan Manning (Southampton) does the closest job to Eren Elmalı, at 94/100 on profile. Wendell and Mortadha Ben Ouanes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Eren Elmalı?
Yes — Bas Kuipers (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar left back role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Eren Elmalı?
Doppel learns Eren Elmalı's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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