Players like Ümit Akdağ
CB/LBAlanyaspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitÜmit Akdağ's profile ↗
Ümit Akdağ is a centre-back/left-back for Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists over 2624 minutes. Players similar to Akdağ include Emin Bayram from KVC Westerlo, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Zak Swanson of Portsmouth, with a fit score of 85/100. These players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Ümit Akdağ
Ümit Akdağ is a versatile ball-playing defender, excelling as both a centre-back and left-back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 39% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive aerial ability and a knack for accurate long balls, making him a reliable outlet in build-up play. His durability is a major asset, having missed only four games in three seasons, though he could improve his defensive contributions in terms of tackles and interceptions.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ümit Akdağ
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Javi Lópezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €5.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 89 | 87 |
| 9 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 88 | 86 |
| 11 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ümit Akdağ
≈ 100% Ümit Akdağ · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ümit Akdağ · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ümit Akdağ · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ümit Akdağ?
By Doppel's fit score, Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Ümit Akdağ, with a 86/100 overall match. Zak Swanson and Javi López are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ümit Akdağ?
Yes. Aske Adelgaard (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ümit Akdağ?
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