Cheaper alternatives to Yalçın Kayan
CDM/CM/CAMSamsunspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYalçın Kayan's profile ↗
Yalçın Kayan is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 30 appearances and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Yalçın Kayan include Bilal Bafdili from KV Mechelen, who has a fit score of 84/100 and a market value of €1m, and Rober González from NEC Nijmegen, with a fit score of 82/100 and the same market value. These options present budget alternatives to Kayan, maintaining a similar role at a lower cost.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 86 | 84 |
| 2 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €600k | 86 | 82 |
| 3 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Jonathan Vierasimilar↗ | Almería | 37 | €200k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Tom Reynerssimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 26 | €900k | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 78 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yalçın Kayan
≈ 100% Yalçın Kayan · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Yalçın Kayan · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Yalçın Kayan · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Yalçın Kayan?
Dani Rodríguez (Mallorca) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 81/100 match to Yalçın Kayan.
Who is the best-value alternative to Yalçın Kayan?
Bilal Bafdili offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Yalçın Kayan?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (defensive midfielder) by how closely they match Yalçın Kayan'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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