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Fatih Karagümrük· 2021/2022 · Super Lig · FULL

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Reading Defender

1.14Tkl/90

0.16KP/90

Based on 2,357 min · 2021/2022 · 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 Fatih Kurucuk

Burak Öksüz86% match
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Jhon Espinoza82% match
Kasımpaşa · Super Lig
Felix Strauss83% match
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Reading Defender

Fatih Kuruçuk is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90). The three closest DNA matches to Fatih Kurucuk:

Burak Öksüz(86% match) — Burak Öksüz is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes.
Jhon Espinoza(82% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Felix Strauss(83% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Burak Öksüz

Ümraniyespor · Super Lig

Turkey30y

Tkl/900.76

KP/900.22

Reading DefenderAerial

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86% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Fatih Kurucuk?▼

The top alternatives to Fatih Kurucuk based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Burak Öksüz, Jhon Espinoza, Felix Strauss, Abdoulaye Bamba, Steffen Nkansah. 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 Fatih Kurucuk in 2026?▼

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

What position does Fatih Kurucuk play and who plays similarly?▼

Fatih Kurucuk plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Burak Öksüz (Turkey, N/A); Jhon Espinoza (, N/A); Felix Strauss (Austria, N/A); Abdoulaye Bamba (Ivory Coast, N/A).

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