Players like Emirhan İlkhan
CDM/CMBaşakşehir FK · 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 September 2026.
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Emirhan İlkhan is a dynamic defensive midfielder with a knack for dribbling and disrupting opposition play, showcasing his strengths in successful dribbles and clearances. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 22% of positional peers, his ability to evade pressure and contribute defensively stands out. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability on the pitch, making him a player to monitor for consistency in availability as he develops.
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↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 90 | 84 |
* 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, Duels won /90
FAQ
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 (1. FC Magdeburg) 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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