Players like Cenk Özkaçar
CB/LB1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCenk Özkaçar's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cenk Özkaçar are Honest Ahanor, Rio Hillen, José Copete. Doppel rates Honest Ahanor (Atalanta) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Cenk Özkaçar is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back who excels in defensive duels and clearances, making him a formidable presence in the backline. Despite his lower overall quality rating, he has proven durability, missing only a handful of games over the last three seasons. While his offensive contributions are minimal, his defensive strengths make him a reliable option for any team looking to bolster their defensive solidity.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cenk Özkaçar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 18 | €31m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cenk Özkaçar
≈ 100% Cenk Özkaçar · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Cenk Özkaçar · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Cenk Özkaçar · strong: Clearances, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cenk Özkaçar?
By Doppel's fit score, Honest Ahanor (Atalanta) is the closest profile to Cenk Özkaçar, with a 83/100 overall match. Rio Hillen and José Copete are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cenk Özkaçar?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cenk Özkaçar?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cenk Özkaçar'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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