
Based on 356 min · 2024/2025 · Bundesliga · 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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Make Özcan's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓Özcan is a metronomic disruptor whose high-volume passing and elite defensive anticipation make him the structural glue for a mid-table side. While his 79.2% pass accuracy appears merely average, it is a byproduct of his relentless involvement; ranking in the top 5% for passes per 90 (57.9) suggests he is the primary valve through whom the game flows, rather than a passenger. His true value lies in his spatial intelligence, evidenced by a staggering 2.78 interceptions per 90—putting him in the league’s elite tier for reading play. The three closest DNA matches to Salih Özcan:
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