Players like Orkun Kökçü
CM/CDM/CAMBeşiktaş JK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOrkun Kökçü's profile ↗
The players most similar to Orkun Kökçü are Kevin De Bruyne, Jonas Hofmann, Ryotaro Ito. Doppel rates Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) a 86/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Hofmann scores 89/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Orkun Kökçü is a dynamic playmaking midfielder, excelling in his ability to orchestrate attacks and deliver incisive passes. With a top 1% Sofascore rating, he showcases elite vision and creativity, averaging impressive metrics in both final-third and long passes. His reliability is highlighted by minimal missed games over the past three seasons, making him a durable asset for any squad. While he may not dominate aerially, his strengths firmly establish him as a pivotal figure in midfield.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Key passes. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Orkun Kökçü
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 97 | 86 |
| 2 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 96 | 89 |
| 3 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 96 | 88 |
| 4 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 96 | 86 |
| 5 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 96 | 87 |
| 6 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 7 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 8 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 95 | 88 |
| 10 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 11 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €92m | 95 | 86 |
| 12 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 94 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Orkun Kökçü
≈ 100% Orkun Kökçü · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Orkun Kökçü · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Orkun Kökçü · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Orkun Kökçü?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Orkun Kökçü, with a 86/100 overall match. Jonas Hofmann and Ryotaro Ito are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Orkun Kökçü?
Yes. Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 89/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Orkun Kökçü?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Orkun Kökçü'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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