Who should replace Melih Kabasakal?
CDM/CMGaziantep FK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMelih Kabasakal's profile ↗
Melih Kabasakal is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Gaziantep FK in the Turkish Super Lig, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Potential replacements include Ibrahim Fofana from Amiens SC, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Allan Ackra from Clermont Foot, also with a fit score of 79/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Kabasakal, these players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for similar roles.
Best replacements for Melih Kabasakal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilien Balardsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 26 | €800k | 91 | 72 |
| 2 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 90 | 75 |
| 4 | Allan Ackrasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Juanpesimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 30 | €300k | 87 | 73 |
| 7 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Melih Kabasakal
≈ 100% Melih Kabasakal · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Melih Kabasakal · low reliability
≈ 100% Melih Kabasakal · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Melih Kabasakal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Maximilien Balard (NAC Breda) does the closest job to Melih Kabasakal, at 91/100 on profile. Ibrahim Fofana and Philip Brittijn follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Melih Kabasakal?
Yes — Juanpe (Málaga CF) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Melih Kabasakal?
Doppel learns Melih Kabasakal's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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