Players like Yunus Akgün
RW/CAMLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYunus Akgün's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yunus Akgün are Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Oğuz Aydın, Andreas Skov Olsen. Doppel rates Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thorgan Hazard scores 85/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Yunus Akgün is a dynamic attacking midfielder and right winger, showcasing his elite playmaking ability with a remarkable Sofascore rating that places him in the top 9% of his positional peers. Known for his creativity, he excels in generating big chances and finishing, making him a constant threat in the final third. While he has faced some injury challenges, his ability to create and convert opportunities makes him a valuable asset for Leicester City.
Strengths: Big chances created, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yunus Akgün
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giorgian de Arrascaetasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 32 | €15m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Oğuz Aydınsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 26 | €6.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Andreas Skov Olsensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 27 | €6.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Johan Bakayokosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €19m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Anis Hadj Moussasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 24 | €24m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €44m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yunus Akgün
≈ 100% Yunus Akgün · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Yunus Akgün · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Yunus Akgün · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yunus Akgün?
By Doppel's fit score, Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo) is the closest profile to Yunus Akgün, with a 83/100 overall match. Oğuz Aydın and Andreas Skov Olsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yunus Akgün?
Yes. Thorgan Hazard (RSC Anderlecht) plays a similar right winger role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yunus Akgün?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yunus Akgün's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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