Who should replace Muammer Sarıkaya?
CM/CDM/CAMÇaykur Rizespor · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMuammer Sarıkaya's profile ↗
Muammer Sarıkaya is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Çaykur Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 35 appearances in the 2023/24 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Sarıkaya, Abdoulaye Touré from Le Havre stands out with a fit score of 84/100, while Leonardo Lopes of KAA Gent and Julian Niehues from 1. FC Heidenheim also provide strong alternatives, both achieving fit scores of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €17m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €1.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Felix Nmechasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 26 | €53m | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Muammer Sarıkaya
≈ 100% Muammer Sarıkaya · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Muammer Sarıkaya · strong: Aerial duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Muammer Sarıkaya · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Muammer Sarıkaya?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ezechiel Banzuzi (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to Muammer Sarıkaya, at 94/100 on profile. Leonardo Lopes and Julian Niehues follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Muammer Sarıkaya?
Yes — Beñat Gerenabarrena (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Muammer Sarıkaya?
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