Players like Samet Akaydın
CBÇaykur Rizespor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamet Akaydın's profile ↗
Samet Akaydın is a centre-back for Çaykur Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 29 appearances, 3 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Akaydın include Marco Rente from FC Groningen, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Ismaelo Ganiou from RC Lens, with a fit score of 85/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking similar defensive capabilities.
About Samet Akaydın
Samet Akaydın is a robust, goal-scoring centre-back who excels in defensive duels, showcasing impressive tackling and interception stats that place him in the top 12% of his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 32%, he demonstrates solid overall quality, contributing not just defensively but also offensively with three goals this season. His reliability is underscored by missing only 12 games over the last three seasons, making him a durable asset for 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 | 85 |
| 3 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 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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