Who should replace Orkun Kökçü?
CM/CDM/CAMBeşiktaş JK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOrkun Kökçü's profile ↗
Orkun Kökçü is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Beşiktaş JK in the Turkish Super Lig, with 30 appearances, 8 goals, and 8 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Kökçü include Jonas Hofmann from Bayer 04 Leverkusen, who has a fit score of 89/100, and Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City, with a fit score of 86/100. These players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role Kökçü occupies.
Best replacements for Orkun Kökçü
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 97 | 86 |
| 2 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 96 | 89 |
| 3 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 96 | 88 |
| 4 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €21m | 96 | 87 |
| 5 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 96 | 86 |
| 6 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 34 | €3.6m | 96 | 86 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 96 | 88 |
| 8 | Martin Ødegaardsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €71m | 96 | 85 |
| 9 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 10 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 11 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 95 | 88 |
| 12 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 95 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Orkun Kökçü
≈ 100% Orkun Kökçü · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Orkun Kökçü · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Orkun Kökçü · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Orkun Kökçü?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) does the closest job to Orkun Kökçü, at 97/100 on profile. Jonas Hofmann and Ryotaro Ito follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Orkun Kökçü?
Yes — Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 89/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Orkun Kökçü?
Doppel learns Orkun Kökçü's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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