Who should replace Hasan Kuruçay?
CB/LBFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHasan Kuruçay's profile ↗
Hasan Kuruçay is a centre-back/left-back for FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga, with 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Kuruçay, Justin De Haas from Valencia and Wagner Leonardo from Grêmio both offer strong tactical fits, scoring 82/100 and 83/100 respectively. Alternatively, Luka Lochoshvili of 1. FC Köln and Yarek Gasiorowski from PSV Eindhoven also present viable options, each with a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Luka Lochoshvilisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 28 | €2.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Jose Fontánsimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 26 | €1.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €5.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 32 | €3.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hasan Kuruçay
≈ 100% Hasan Kuruçay · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Hasan Kuruçay · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90
≈ 100% Hasan Kuruçay · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hasan Kuruçay?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yarek Gasiorowski (PSV Eindhoven) does the closest job to Hasan Kuruçay, at 94/100 on profile. Luka Lochoshvili and Justin De Haas follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hasan Kuruçay?
Yes — Álex Pastor (Málaga CF) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hasan Kuruçay?
Doppel learns Hasan Kuruçay's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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