Who should replace Ahmetcan Kaplan?
CBNEC Nijmegen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAhmetcan Kaplan's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ahmetcan Kaplan, the best-fitting centre backs are Bernardo, Giorgio Scalvini, Anouar El Azzouzi. Bernardo (VfL Bochum 1848) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Syb Van Ottele at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ahmetcan Kaplan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernardosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €3.7m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Giorgio Scalvinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €37m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Davinson Sánchezsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 30 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Kristijan Jakićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €5.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Carlos Augustosimilar↗ | Inter | 27 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ahmetcan Kaplan
≈ 100% Ahmetcan Kaplan · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ahmetcan Kaplan · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ahmetcan Kaplan · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ahmetcan Kaplan?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bernardo (VfL Bochum 1848) does the closest job to Ahmetcan Kaplan, at 94/100 on profile. Giorgio Scalvini and Anouar El Azzouzi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ahmetcan Kaplan?
Yes — Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ahmetcan Kaplan?
Doppel learns Ahmetcan Kaplan's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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