Players like Emirhan İlkhan
CDM/CMTorino · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmirhan İlkhan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Emirhan İlkhan are Santi Comesaña, Rocco Reitz, Kristian Thorstvedt. Doppel rates Santi Comesaña (Villarreal) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dariusz Stalmach scores 85/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Emirhan İlkhan is a dynamic defensive midfielder known for his strong ball progression and ability to break up play. Despite ranking in the bottom 22% of his positional peers overall, he excels in successful dribbles and clearances, showcasing his ability to disrupt opponents and drive forward. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability on the pitch, having missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Clearances. Availability: 43 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Emirhan İlkhan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emirhan İlkhan
≈ 100% Emirhan İlkhan · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Emirhan İlkhan · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Emirhan İlkhan · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Emirhan İlkhan?
Statistically, Santi Comesaña (Villarreal) is the closest look-alike to Emirhan İlkhan — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Emirhan İlkhan?
By Doppel's fit score, Santi Comesaña (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Emirhan İlkhan, with a 83/100 overall match. Rocco Reitz and Kristian Thorstvedt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Emirhan İlkhan?
Yes. Dariusz Stalmach (SV Werder Bremen) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Emirhan İlkhan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Emirhan İlkhan's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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