Players like Ümit Akdağ
CB/LBAlanyaspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitÜmit Akdağ's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ümit Akdağ are Emin Bayram, Zak Swanson, Javi López. Doppel rates Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo) a 86/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Aske Adelgaard scores 85/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ümit Akdağ is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back with the versatility to operate effectively at left-back. His impressive aerial ability and proficiency in long passes highlight his capacity to influence play from the back, while his durability, missing only four games in three seasons, underscores his reliability. Although his tackling and interception metrics could improve, his overall quality places him in the top 47% of his positional peers, making him a valuable asset in both defense and build-up play.
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 · 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?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ümit Akdağ's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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