Players like Kaan Ayhan
RB/CBGalatasaray · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKaan Ayhan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kaan Ayhan are Ki-Jana Hoever, Filippo Missori, João Lucas. Doppel rates Ki-Jana Hoever (Stoke City) a 89/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Felix Passlack scores 88/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
About Kaan Ayhan
Kaan Ayhan is a versatile right-back/centre-back with an emphasis on playmaking from the back, showcasing elite creativity and precision in his passing. Ranking in the top 14% of his positional peers, his ability to create big chances and key passes sets him apart as a significant offensive contributor from defense. While his injury history is a concern, his impressive minutes and consistent performances highlight his durability when fit, making him a valuable asset for Galatasaray.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kaan Ayhan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 95 | 90 |
| 3 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 94 | 89 |
| 4 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 94 | 88 |
| 5 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 94 | 88 |
| 6 | Rodrigo Pinheirosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 24 | €4.7m | 94 | 88 |
| 7 | Mats Deijlsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 29 | €1.9m | 94 | 87 |
| 8 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 93 | 88 |
| 9 | Denzel De Roevesimilar↗ | SK Brann | 22 | €1.9m | 93 | 88 |
| 10 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 93 | 90 |
| 11 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 93 | 88 |
| 12 | Lucas Ramonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 32 | €700k | 93 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kaan Ayhan
≈ 100% Kaan Ayhan · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Kaan Ayhan · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Kaan Ayhan · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kaan Ayhan?
By Doppel's fit score, Ki-Jana Hoever (Stoke City) is the closest profile to Kaan Ayhan, with a 89/100 overall match. Filippo Missori and João Lucas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kaan Ayhan?
Yes. Felix Passlack (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar right back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kaan Ayhan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kaan Ayhan's 2024/25 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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