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 October 2026.
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Yalçın Kayan is a dynamic central midfielder with a knack for disrupting play and creating opportunities, thriving in the attacking third. His impressive dribbling and ability to win possession under pressure rank him among the top 5% of his peers, showcasing his influence despite a lower overall rating. With remarkable durability, missing no games in the last three seasons, Kayan is a reliable asset in midfield, capable of contributing to both defensive duties and offensive build-up.
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↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 19 | €34m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Todd Cantwellsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €2.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Valentín Carbonisimilar↗ | Genoa | 21 | €8.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Drissa Camarasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 24 | €3.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Bambasé Contésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 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 closest look-alike to Yalçın Kayan?
Statistically, Göktan Gürpüz (Gençlerbirliği) is the closest look-alike to Yalçın Kayan — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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