Players like Ahmetcan Kaplan
CBNEC Nijmegen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAhmetcan Kaplan's profile ↗
Ahmetcan Kaplan is a centre-back for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, currently valued at €6m. Players similar to Kaplan include Anouar El Azzouzi from PEC Zwolle, with a fit score of 88/100, and Syb Van Ottele of Fortuna Sittard, who has a fit score of 86/100. These players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Ahmetcan Kaplan
Ahmetcan Kaplan is a commanding, aggressive centre-back with a knack for winning duels and disrupting opposition play, evident in his top 2% ranking for duels won. His strong presence in the attacking third showcases his ability to contribute offensively, making him a dual threat on the pitch. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 40% of his positional peers, he demonstrates reliability and durability, having missed only 16 games over three seasons.
Strengths: Duels won, Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ahmetcan Kaplan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernardosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €3.7m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Giorgio Scalvinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €37m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ahmetcan Kaplan
≈ 100% Ahmetcan Kaplan · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ahmetcan Kaplan · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ahmetcan Kaplan · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ahmetcan Kaplan?
By Doppel's fit score, Bernardo (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to Ahmetcan Kaplan, with a 84/100 overall match. Anouar El Azzouzi and Giorgio Scalvini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ahmetcan Kaplan?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ahmetcan Kaplan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ahmetcan Kaplan's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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