Players like Can Bozdoğan
CM/CDMFC Utrecht · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCan Bozdoğan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Can Bozdoğan are Alex Scott, Kodai Sano, Ross Barkley. Doppel rates Alex Scott (Bournemouth) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Irakli Yegoian scores 86/100 at about €1.7m. Data as of September 2026.
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Can Bozdoğan is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder who excels in both winning duels and contributing offensively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 26% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive finishing and successful dribbling ability, while also winning possession high up the pitch. Although he has faced injury challenges, his resilience is evident with 31 appearances this season, making him a reliable presence for FC Utrecht.
Strengths: Duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Can Bozdoğan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €8.4m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Can Bozdoğan
≈ 100% Can Bozdoğan · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Can Bozdoğan · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Can Bozdoğan · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Can Bozdoğan?
By Doppel's fit score, Alex Scott (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Can Bozdoğan, with a 82/100 overall match. Kodai Sano and Ross Barkley are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Can Bozdoğan?
Yes. Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Can Bozdoğan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Can Bozdoğan's 2023/24 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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