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 Unai Núñez, Honest Ahanor, Rio Hillen. Doppel rates Unai Núñez (Espanyol) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Cenk Özkaçar is a robust defensive specialist, excelling as a centre-back with impressive aerial prowess and strong tackling ability. His elite ranking in aerial duels and clearances showcases his effectiveness in neutralizing threats, while his consistent availability over the past seasons highlights his durability and reliability. However, he lacks attacking contributions, making him more of a defensive stalwart than a ball-playing presence. Overall, he remains a dependable option in the backline, crucial 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 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €3.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 18 | €31m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cenk Özkaçar
≈ 100% Cenk Özkaçar · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Cenk Özkaçar?
Statistically, Unai Núñez (Espanyol) is the closest look-alike to Cenk Özkaçar — a 80/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Cenk Özkaçar?
By Doppel's fit score, Unai Núñez (Espanyol) is the closest profile to Cenk Özkaçar, with a 80/100 overall match. Honest Ahanor and Rio Hillen 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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