Players like Volkan Babacan
GKBaşakşehir FK · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitVolkan Babacan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Volkan Babacan are Iker Álvarez, Lorenzo Palmisani, Marvin Schwäbe. Doppel rates Iker Álvarez (Córdoba) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Timo Jansink scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Volkan Babacan is a seasoned goalkeeper whose experience shines through, though his current performance places him in the bottom 43% of his peers. He boasts impressive durability, having missed only one game in three seasons, showcasing his reliability. However, his struggles in aerial duels and general dueling metrics indicate areas for improvement, particularly in commanding his box and dealing with high balls.
Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Volkan Babacan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iker Álvarezsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Lorenzo Palmisanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Marvin Schwäbesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 31 | €3.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Daniel Iversensimilar↗ | Preston North End | 29 | €2.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Filip Stankovićsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Lorenzo Montipòsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 30 | €1.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Timo Jansinksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €200k | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Jakob Haugaardsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 34 | €400k | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Fabian De Keijzersimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €400k | 86 | 87 |
| 10 | Gabriel Ariassimilar↗ | Newell's Old Boys | 39 | €200k | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Taishi Brandon Nozawasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €3.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 23 | €1.9m | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Volkan Babacan
≈ 100% Volkan Babacan · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Volkan Babacan · strong: Save %, Goals prevented · low reliability
Strengths: Save %, Goals prevented /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Volkan Babacan · strong: xG + xA, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Volkan Babacan?
Statistically, Iker Álvarez (Córdoba) is the closest look-alike to Volkan Babacan — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Volkan Babacan?
By Doppel's fit score, Iker Álvarez (Córdoba) is the closest profile to Volkan Babacan, with a 81/100 overall match. Lorenzo Palmisani and Marvin Schwäbe are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Volkan Babacan?
Yes. Timo Jansink (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Volkan Babacan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Volkan Babacan's 2023/24 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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