Players like Osman Kakay
RB/CB/RMQueens Park Rangers · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitOsman Kakay's profile ↗
Osman Kakay is a right-back/centre-back for Queens Park Rangers in the Championship, with 23 appearances and 1582 minutes played in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Kakay include Jonas Sterner of SG Dynamo Dresden, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Cherrion Valerius from NAC Breda, with a fit score of 86/100. These players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking to fill a similar position.
About Osman Kakay
Osman Kakay is a dynamic right-back known for his impressive dribbling ability, ranking in the top 10% among his positional peers. Despite his overall Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 10%, his durability stands out, with no games missed over the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch. While he may not contribute significantly in terms of goals or assists, his capacity to advance play through dribbling makes him a valuable asset in build-up situations.
Strengths: Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Osman Kakay
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Sternersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €700k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Lukas Reichsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 20 | €1.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Hevertton Santossimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 25 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Sean Fusiresimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Nicolò Radaellisimilar↗ | Mantova | 23 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Nabil Touaizisimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 25 | €900k | 88 | 86 |
| 10 | Issa Kaborésimilar↗ | Wrexham | 25 | €4.1m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 88 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Osman Kakay
≈ 100% Osman Kakay · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Osman Kakay · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Osman Kakay · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Osman Kakay?
By Doppel's fit score, Jonas Sterner (SG Dynamo Dresden) is the closest profile to Osman Kakay, with a 84/100 overall match. Lukas Reich and Cherrion Valerius are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Osman Kakay?
Yes. Cherrion Valerius (NAC Breda) plays a similar right back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Osman Kakay?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Osman Kakay's 2023/24 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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