Cheaper alternatives to Emre Can
CM/CB/CDMBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmre Can's profile ↗
Emre Can is a central midfielder/centre-back for Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga, with 9 appearances and 3 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Can, Abdoulaye Touré from Le Havre offers a fit score of 82/100 at a market value of €2m, while Matías Vecino from Lazio and Enric Llansana from Go Ahead Eagles are also viable options, valued at €1m and €2m respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 85 | 81 |
| 4 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 74 | 80 |
| 5 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 85 | 79 |
| 6 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 78 | 79 |
| 7 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 77 | 79 |
| 8 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 80 | 79 |
| 9 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 78 | 78 |
| 11 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 78 | 78 |
| 12 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emre Can
≈ 100% Emre Can · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Emre Can · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Emre Can · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Emre Can?
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 79/100 match to Emre Can.
Who is the best-value alternative to Emre Can?
Abdoulaye Touré offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Emre Can?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Emre Can'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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