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 September 2026.
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Emre Can is a versatile ball-playing midfielder with a robust presence, excelling in both central and defensive roles. His top 1% touches per 90 and impressive long passing showcase his ability to control the tempo and distribute effectively, while his solid duel-winning rate highlights his competitiveness. Though injury issues have hampered his availability, when fit, he remains a valuable asset, contributing significantly in key moments for Borussia Dortmund.
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↗ | Everton | 28 | €4.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 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 | 80 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 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 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 (Lazio) 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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