Cheaper alternatives to Emirhan İlkhan
CDM/CMBaşakşehir FK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmirhan İlkhan's profile ↗
Emirhan İlkhan is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Başakşehir FK in the Turkish Super Lig, with 19 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to İlkhan, players like Kevin Sessa from 1. FC Heidenheim and Dariusz Stalmach from 1. FC Magdeburg offer similar roles at lower market values of €1m and €2m respectively, both achieving a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 82 | 84 |
| 4 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emirhan İlkhan
≈ 100% Emirhan İlkhan · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Emirhan İlkhan · strong: Big chances created, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Emirhan İlkhan · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Emirhan İlkhan?
Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 83/100 match to Emirhan İlkhan.
Who is the best-value alternative to Emirhan İlkhan?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Emirhan İlkhan?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (defensive midfielder) by how closely they match Emirhan İlkhan'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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