Mertcan Ayhan alternatives
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, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Ayhan, consider Olivier Aertssen from PEC Zwolle, Hamza El Kaouakibi from Südtirol, or Deveron Fonville from NEC Nijmegen, all of whom have a fit score of 86/100 and are valued significantly lower than Ayhan.
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| # | 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 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Nicolas Cozzasimilar↗ | Nantes | 27 | €2.7m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 35 | €200k | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Ameen Al-Dakhilsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 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 · 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 final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mertcan Ayhan?
Marvin Peersman (SC Telstar) 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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