Players like Yalçın Kayan
CDM/CM/CAMSamsunspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYalçın Kayan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yalçın Kayan are Göktan Gürpüz, Tomáš Suslov, Jun-Ho Bae. Doppel rates Göktan Gürpüz (Gençlerbirliği) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Göktan Gürpüz scores 84/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Yalçın Kayan is an industrious defensive midfielder known for his impressive ball progression and playmaking ability. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 21% of his peers, he thrives in creating big chances and winning possession in the attacking third, showcasing his capacity to disrupt opposition play. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability in midfield. While finishing isn't his forte, Kayan's strengths in dribbling and creating opportunities make him a valuable asset in transition.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Big chances created, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yalçın Kayan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktan Gürpüzsimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 23 | €2.1m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Tomáš Suslovsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 24 | €3.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Jun-Ho Baesimilar↗ | Stoke City | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €5.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Konstantinos Karetsassimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 19 | €34m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Todd Cantwellsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €2.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Valentín Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 21 | €8.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Drissa Camarasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 24 | €3.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Bambasé Contésimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €3.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yalçın Kayan
≈ 100% Yalçın Kayan · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Yalçın Kayan · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Yalçın Kayan · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yalçın Kayan?
By Doppel's fit score, Göktan Gürpüz (Gençlerbirliği) is the closest profile to Yalçın Kayan, with a 84/100 overall match. Tomáš Suslov and Jun-Ho Bae are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yalçın Kayan?
Yes. Göktan Gürpüz (Gençlerbirliği) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yalçın Kayan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yalçın Kayan's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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