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. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Kayan, players like Jackson from İstanbulspor, who boasts a fit score of 89/100 and a market value of €0m, or Alen Halilović from Fortuna Sittard, also valued at €0m with a fit score of 82/100, could be viable options.
10 cheaper alternatives to Yalçın Kayan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonsimilar↗ | İstanbulspor | 27 | €200k | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 86 | 84 |
| 3 | Alen Halilovićsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 30 | €400k | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €600k | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Kleis Bozhanajsimilar↗ | Reggiana | 25 | €300k | 94 | 82 |
| 6 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Ulrik Mathisensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 27 | €700k | 83 | 81 |
| 8 | Ömer Faruk Beyazsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 23 | €500k | 94 | 81 |
| 9 | Tom Reynerssimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 26 | €900k | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Stuart Armstrongsimilar↗ | Southampton | 34 | €200k | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yalçın Kayan
≈ 100% Yalçın Kayan · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Yalçın Kayan · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Yalçın Kayan · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Yalçın Kayan?
Jackson (İstanbulspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 89/100 match to Yalçın Kayan.
Who is the best-value alternative to Yalçın Kayan?
Jackson offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €200k.
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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