Who should replace Kazımcan Karataş?
LBBaşakşehir FK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKazımcan Karataş's profile ↗
Kazımcan Karataş is a left-back for Başakşehir FK in the Turkish Super Lig, with 19 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Karataş, Eirik Franke Saunes from Bryne FK boasts a fit score of 87/100, while Maximilian Wittek from VfL Bochum offers an impressive fit of 86/100. Both players effectively fulfil the same tactical role.
Best replacements for Kazımcan Karataş
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kolbeinn Finnssonsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 27 | €700k | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Bruno Pittónsimilar↗ | Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe | 33 | €300k | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Marvin Johnsonsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 36 | €100k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Mohanad Jeahzesimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 29 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Miro Muheimsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €5.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €33m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kazımcan Karataş
≈ 100% Kazımcan Karataş · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kazımcan Karataş · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Kazımcan Karataş · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kazımcan Karataş?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kolbeinn Finnsson (Vålerenga IF) does the closest job to Kazımcan Karataş, at 92/100 on profile. Maximilian Wittek and Bruno Pittón follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kazımcan Karataş?
Yes — Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar left back role at roughly €100k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kazımcan Karataş?
Doppel learns Kazımcan Karataş'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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