Emre Can alternatives
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 Emre Can, players like Abdoulaye Touré from Le Havre, valued at €2m with a fit score of 82/100, and Matías Vecino, currently without a club and valued at €1m with a fit score of 81/100, offer similar roles at lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 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↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 78 | 79 |
| 7 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 80 | 79 |
| 8 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 77 | 79 |
| 9 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 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 (Arminia Bielefeld) 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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