Players like Samet Akaydın
CBÇaykur Rizespor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamet Akaydın's profile ↗
The players most similar to Samet Akaydın are Marco Rente, Ismaelo Ganiou, Ozan Kabak. Doppel rates Marco Rente (FC Groningen) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marco Rente scores 84/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Samet Akaydın is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back, showcasing impressive tackling and interception skills that place him in the top 12% of his positional peers. With a solid Sofascore rating, he proves to be a reliable defensive anchor, contributing not just in defense but also in attack with his ability to score from set-pieces. His durability is a plus, having missed only 12 games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in any backline.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals, Clearances. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Samet Akaydın
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Siebe Horemanssimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 28 | €2.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samet Akaydın
≈ 100% Samet Akaydın · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Samet Akaydın · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Samet Akaydın · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Samet Akaydın?
Statistically, Marco Rente (FC Groningen) is the closest look-alike to Samet Akaydın — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Samet Akaydın?
By Doppel's fit score, Marco Rente (FC Groningen) is the closest profile to Samet Akaydın, with a 84/100 overall match. Ismaelo Ganiou and Ozan Kabak are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Samet Akaydın?
Yes. Marco Rente (FC Groningen) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Samet Akaydın?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Samet Akaydın'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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