Players like Emre Can
CM/CB/CDMBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmre Can's profile ↗
The players most similar to Emre Can are Jacobo Ramón, Kevin Diks, Ben Godfrey. Doppel rates Jacobo Ramón (Como) a 82/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 81/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Emre Can is a versatile central midfielder with the ability to excel as a deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional distribution and control. His top-tier metrics in touches and accurate long balls highlight his influence in build-up play, while his solid defensive contributions are evident in his duels won. Despite a history of injuries limiting his availability, Can remains a quality asset capable of dictating the tempo and providing stability in midfield.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate long balls, Duels won. Availability: 43 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Emre Can
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €4.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emre Can
≈ 100% Emre Can · strong: Aerial duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Emre Can · strong: Touches, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Emre Can · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Emre Can?
Statistically, Jacobo Ramón (Como) is the closest look-alike to Emre Can — a 82/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Emre Can?
By Doppel's fit score, Jacobo Ramón (Como) is the closest profile to Emre Can, with a 82/100 overall match. Kevin Diks and Ben Godfrey are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Emre Can?
Yes. Matías Vecino (No team) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Emre Can?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Emre Can's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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