Players like Florian Carstens
CBSV Wehen Wiesbaden · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlorian Carstens's profile ↗
The players most similar to Florian Carstens are Ümit Akdağ, Alejandro Catena, Callum Doyle. Doppel rates Ümit Akdağ (Alanyaspor) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ryan Leonard scores 83/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Florian Carstens
Florian Carstens is a commanding aerial presence at the back, showcasing elite ability in winning duels and demonstrating surprising playmaking skills for a centre-back with notable key passes and successful dribbles. Although his overall quality ranks in the bottom 47% among his peers, his durability is a plus, with just 17 games missed over the last three seasons. While he excels defensively, contributing to build-up play, he may need to sharpen his impact in the attacking third to elevate his overall game.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Key passes, Successful dribbles. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Florian Carstens
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 23 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Ryan Leonardsimilar↗ | Millwall | 34 | €300k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 87 |
| 12 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 88 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Florian Carstens
≈ 100% Florian Carstens · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Florian Carstens · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Florian Carstens · strong: Big chances created, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Florian Carstens?
By Doppel's fit score, Ümit Akdağ (Alanyaspor) is the closest profile to Florian Carstens, with a 84/100 overall match. Alejandro Catena and Callum Doyle are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Florian Carstens?
Yes. Ryan Leonard (Millwall) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Florian Carstens?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Florian Carstens's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →