Players like Arif Kocaman
CBKayserispor · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitArif Kocaman's profile ↗
Arif Kocaman is a centre-back for Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 25 appearances and 1 assist in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Kocaman include Josue Escartin from Red Star FC, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Gabriel Otegbayo of Sheffield Wednesday, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles to Kocaman.
About Arif Kocaman
Arif Kocaman is a developing centre-back whose current performance places him in the lower tier of his positional peers. With limited standout strengths and a notable struggle in aerial duels, he faces challenges in asserting himself defensively. Additionally, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant playing time over the past three seasons. Kocaman has potential, but he’ll need to improve his consistency and durability to make an impact at a higher level.
Availability: 27 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Arif Kocaman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Gabriel Otegbayosimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 24 | €2.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Neville Nwankwosimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 24 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 87 | 86 |
| 9 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 18 | €31m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arif Kocaman
≈ 100% Arif Kocaman · medium reliability
≈ 100% Arif Kocaman · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Arif Kocaman · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Arif Kocaman?
By Doppel's fit score, Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) is the closest profile to Arif Kocaman, with a 82/100 overall match. Gabriel Otegbayo and Fabio Gruber are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Arif Kocaman?
Yes. Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Arif Kocaman?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Arif Kocaman's 2023/24 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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