Who should replace Bartuğ Elmaz?
CM/CDMFatih Karagümrük · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBartuğ Elmaz's profile ↗
Bartuğ Elmaz is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fatih Karagümrük in the Turkish Super Lig, with 21 appearances and 1 goal recorded in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Elmaz include Aleksandar Stanković from Club Brugge KV, boasting a fit score of 81/100, and Jack Hinshelwood of Brighton & Hove Albion, with a fit score of 80/100. For those seeking alternatives, Tomoki Iwata and Alex Mowatt also present viable options, each with fit scores of 78/100.
Best replacements for Bartuğ Elmaz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Damián Bobadillasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 25 | €6.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | AS Roma | 32 | €5.3m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bartuğ Elmaz
≈ 100% Bartuğ Elmaz · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Bartuğ Elmaz · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Bartuğ Elmaz · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bartuğ Elmaz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham City) does the closest job to Bartuğ Elmaz, at 92/100 on profile. Aleksandar Stanković and Jack Hinshelwood follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bartuğ Elmaz?
Yes — Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Bartuğ Elmaz?
Doppel learns Bartuğ Elmaz'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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