Who should replace Gökhan Gül?
CDM/CB/CMKasımpaşa · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGökhan Gül's profile ↗
Gökhan Gül is a defensive midfielder/centre-back for Kasımpaşa in the Turkish Super Lig, with 25 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Gül, Nathan Rodes from FCV Dender offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Ross Sykes of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise provides an even better fit at 84/100. Both players excel in similar roles, making them suitable alternatives for Gül.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Kasper Davidsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 21 | €2.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Jordan Jamessimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gökhan Gül
≈ 100% Gökhan Gül · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Gökhan Gül · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gökhan Gül · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gökhan Gül?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nathan Rodes (FCV Dender) does the closest job to Gökhan Gül, at 93/100 on profile. Ross Sykes and Danny Bakker follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gökhan Gül?
Yes — Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gökhan Gül?
Doppel learns Gökhan Gül's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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