Who should replace Eren Elmalı?
LBGalatasaray · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEren Elmalı's profile ↗
Eren Elmalı is a left-back for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig, with 25 appearances and 3 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Elmalı include Ryan Manning from Southampton, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Boy Kemper from NAC Breda, with a fit score of 87/100. Both players provide strong tactical alternatives in the same position.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Wendellsimilar↗ | São Paulo | 33 | €1.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Ososimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €11m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 32 | €800k | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Mortadha Ben Ouanessimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Lucas Dignesimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €5.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Zaidu Sanusisimilar↗ | FC Porto | 29 | €2.9m | 92 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Eren Elmalı · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Eren Elmalı · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /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. Boy Kemper and Wendell follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Eren Elmalı?
Yes — Bas Kuipers (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar left back role at roughly €800k, a 85/100 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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