Players like Caner Erkin
LBEyüpspor · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitCaner Erkin's profile ↗
Caner Erkin is a left-back for Eyüpspor in the Turkish Super Lig, having made 26 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 5 assists over 1513 minutes. Players similar to Erkin include Miguel Gutiérrez of Girona FC, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Reinaldo from Mirassol, with a fit score of 89/100. Other comparable players are Tiago Araújo of KAA Gent and David Raum of RB Leipzig, both offering similar profiles.
About Caner Erkin
Caner Erkin is a creative attacking left-back, excelling in providing width and playmaking from deep. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 37% of his peers, he showcases elite crossing accuracy and chance creation, making him a vital asset in the final third. His durability is commendable, having missed only five games in three seasons, though he may need to improve his defensive duels to elevate his overall impact.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Big chances created, xG + xA. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Caner Erkin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 25 | €24m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 93 | 89 |
| 3 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Lasse Günthersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Quilindschy Hartmansimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €16m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 11 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Caner Erkin
≈ 100% Caner Erkin · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Caner Erkin · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Caner Erkin · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Caner Erkin?
By Doppel's fit score, Miguel Gutiérrez (Girona FC) is the closest profile to Caner Erkin, with a 87/100 overall match. Reinaldo and Tiago Araújo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Caner Erkin?
Yes. Reinaldo (Mirassol) plays a similar left back role and rates 89/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Caner Erkin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Caner Erkin's 2024/25 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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