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Cheaper alternatives to Ahmetcan Kaplan

CBNEC Nijmegen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAhmetcan Kaplan's profile ↗

Ahmetcan Kaplan is a centre-back for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, aged 23, with a market value of €6m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Kaplan, consider Anouar El Azzouzi from PEC Zwolle, valued at €2m with a fit score of 88/100, or Laurin Curda from SC Paderborn 07, valued at €3m with a fit score of 87/100. Other options include Syb Van Ottele and Teo Quintero, both valued at €1m and fitting well into a similar role.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Ahmetcan Kaplan

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗PEC Zwolle25€1.6m9488
2Laurin Curdasimilar↗SC Paderborn 0725€2.8m8987
3Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗Fortuna Sittard24€600k9386
4Teo Quinterosimilar↗Sparta Rotterdam27€1.2m9386
5George Campbellsimilar↗West Bromwich Albion25€1.8m8985
6Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗Queens Park Rangers29€4.8m9385
7Emin Bayramsimilar↗KVC Westerlo23€3.9m8785
8Danny Bakkersimilar↗SC Telstar31€500k8985
9Kevin Dikssimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach30€4.8m9185
10Philipp Sandersimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach28€4.2m8985
11Daniel Tonolisimilar↗Modena24€3.8m8884
12Danny da Costasimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0533€1.1m8984

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Ahmetcan Kaplan

1. Anouar El AzzouziPEC Zwolle88/100

≈ 100% Ahmetcan Kaplan · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90

2. Laurin CurdaSC Paderborn 0787/100

≈ 100% Ahmetcan Kaplan · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90

3. Syb Van OtteleFortuna Sittard86/100

≈ 100% Ahmetcan Kaplan · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · medium reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Ahmetcan Kaplan?

Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 85/100 match to Ahmetcan Kaplan.

Who is the best-value alternative to Ahmetcan Kaplan?

Anouar El Azzouzi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €1.6m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ahmetcan Kaplan?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Ahmetcan Kaplan'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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