Who should replace Serdar Dursun?
STKocaelispor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSerdar Dursun's profile ↗
Serdar Dursun is a striker for Kocaelispor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 6 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Dursun, Sam Smith from Wrexham offers a tactical fit score of 81/100, while Alibek Aliev from Östers IF and Mourad El Ghezouani from Elche also present strong alternatives with fit scores of 78/100.
Best replacements for Serdar Dursun
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Smithsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €1.2m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Alibek Alievsimilar↗ | Östers IF | 30 | €600k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Aurélien Scheidlersimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 28 | €1.9m | 92 | 77 |
| 4 | Mourad El Ghezouanisimilar↗ | Elche | 28 | €2.4m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Thomas Lehne Olsensimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 35 | €300k | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Haris Tabakovićsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 32 | €3.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | German Onugkhasimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 30 | €1.7m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Josh Coburnsimilar↗ | Millwall | 24 | €7.4m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Juanmi Latasasimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 25 | €1.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Willem Geubbelssimilar↗ | Paris FC | 25 | €5.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Sory Diarrasimilar↗ | Haugesund | 26 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Serdar Dursun
≈ 100% Serdar Dursun · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Serdar Dursun · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Serdar Dursun · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Serdar Dursun?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sam Smith (Wrexham) does the closest job to Serdar Dursun, at 94/100 on profile. Alibek Aliev and Aurélien Scheidler follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Serdar Dursun?
Yes — Thomas Lehne Olsen (Lillestrøm SK) plays a similar striker role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Serdar Dursun?
Doppel learns Serdar Dursun's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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