Who should replace Oğulcan Ülgün?
CM/CDM/CAMGençlerbirliği · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOğulcan Ülgün's profile ↗
Oğulcan Ülgün is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Gençlerbirliği in the Turkish Super Lig, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Ülgün include Dani De Wit from AZ Alkmaar, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Casper Nielsen from Standard Liège, with a fit score of 79/100. These players demonstrate a tactical fit that aligns well with Ülgün’s role.
Best replacements for Oğulcan Ülgün
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €3.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Iker Kortajarenasimilar↗ | Huesca | 26 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Vito van Crooijsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 30 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Sander van de Streeksimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 33 | €500k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Liam Cullensimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €3.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Luuk Brouwerssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 28 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Thibo Somerssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oğulcan Ülgün
≈ 100% Oğulcan Ülgün · strong: Aerial duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Oğulcan Ülgün · strong: Accurate crosses, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Oğulcan Ülgün · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Oğulcan Ülgün?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dani De Wit (AZ Alkmaar) does the closest job to Oğulcan Ülgün, at 92/100 on profile. Casper Nielsen and Iker Kortajarena follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Oğulcan Ülgün?
Yes — Sander van de Streek (Antalyaspor) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Oğulcan Ülgün?
Doppel learns Oğulcan Ülgün'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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