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0.76Tkl/90

0.22KP/90

Based on 889 min · 2022/2023 · Super Lig · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Burak Öksüz

Fatih Kurucuk86% match
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Abdullah Şahindere83% match
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Abdoulaye Bamba85% match
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Playing Style Analysis

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Burak Öksüz is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90). The three closest DNA matches to Burak Öksüz:

Fatih Kurucuk(86% match) — Fatih Kuruçuk is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes.
Abdullah Şahindere(83% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (3.1 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (60% duel success).
Abdoulaye Bamba(85% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).

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Who are the best alternatives to Burak Öksüz?▼

The top alternatives to Burak Öksüz based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Fatih Kurucuk, Abdullah Şahindere, Abdoulaye Bamba, Steffen Nkansah, Pelayo Fernández. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Burak Öksüz in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Burak Öksüz in 2026 include Fatih Kurucuk (N/A), Abdullah Şahindere (N/A), Abdoulaye Bamba (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Burak Öksüz play and who plays similarly?▼

Burak Öksüz plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Fatih Kurucuk (Turkey, N/A); Abdullah Şahindere (Turkey, N/A); Abdoulaye Bamba (Ivory Coast, N/A); Steffen Nkansah (Germany, N/A).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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