Yalçın Kayan alternatives
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, boasting 30 appearances and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Kayan, players like Bilal Bafdili from KV Mechelen and Rober González from Albacete Balompié both hold a market value of €1m, with fit scores of 84/100 and 82/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 86 | 84 |
| 2 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 25 | €600k | 86 | 83 |
| 3 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Jonathan Vierasimilar↗ | UD Las Palmas | 37 | €200k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Tom Reynerssimilar↗ | Lommel SK | 26 | €900k | 92 | 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?
Jonathan Viera (UD Las Palmas) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 82/100 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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