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Fatih Karagümrük· 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Çağtay Kurukalıp

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Active Full-Back

1.77Tkl/90

0.49KP/90

Based on 1,272 min · 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

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 Çağtay Kurukalıp

Mathias Løvik97% match
Trabzonspor · Super Lig · €4.0M
Mika Haas97% match
Kaiserslautern · Bundesliga
David Herold97% match
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Çağtay Kurukalıp:

Mathias Løvik(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.30 assists/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Mika Haas(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
David Herold(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90) and active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Mathias Løvik

Trabzonspor · Super Lig

Norway22yContract 2029

Tkl/901.65

KP/900.75

Active Full-BackSmall SampleSteady form

vs Kurukalıp: 2y younger

97% match

€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Çağtay Kurukalıp?▼

The top alternatives to Çağtay Kurukalıp based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mathias Løvik, Mika Haas, David Herold, Bünyamin Balcı, Koen Jansen. 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 Çağtay Kurukalıp in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Çağtay Kurukalıp in 2026 include Mathias Løvik (€4.0M), Mika Haas (N/A), David Herold (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Çağtay Kurukalıp play and who plays similarly?▼

Çağtay Kurukalıp plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mathias Løvik (Norway, €4.0M); Mika Haas (Germany, N/A); David Herold (Germany, €3.5M); Bünyamin Balcı (Turkey, 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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