Cheaper alternatives to Mertcan Ayhan
CBFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMertcan Ayhan's profile ↗
Mertcan Ayhan is a centre-back for FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 27 appearances and 1959 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For clubs seeking cheaper alternatives to Ayhan, players like Olivier Aertssen and Hamza El Kaouakibi, both valued at €1m, offer a similar role with fit scores of 86/100. Additionally, Nicolas Cozza and Anouar El Azzouzi provide budget options at €3m and €2m, respectively, while maintaining competitive performance levels.
12 cheaper alternatives to Mertcan Ayhan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Nicolas Cozzasimilar↗ | Nantes | 27 | €2.7m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €200k | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Junior Mwangasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Ameen Al-Dakhilsimilar↗ | Burnley | 24 | €3.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 86 | 85 |
| 12 | Rhys Norrington-Daviessimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 27 | €2.3m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mertcan Ayhan
≈ 100% Mertcan Ayhan · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Mertcan Ayhan · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mertcan Ayhan · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mertcan Ayhan?
Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 85/100 match to Mertcan Ayhan.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mertcan Ayhan?
Olivier Aertssen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mertcan Ayhan?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Mertcan Ayhan's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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