Who should replace Cenk Özkaçar?
CB/LB1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCenk Özkaçar's profile ↗
Cenk Özkaçar is a centre-back/left-back for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga, with 25 appearances and 1801 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Özkaçar, Honest Ahanor from Crystal Palace stands out with a fit score of 84/100, while Rio Hillen from NAC Breda also offers a strong tactical fit at 83/100.
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| # | 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 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €16m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 81 |
* 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 best replacement for Cenk Özkaçar?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Unai Núñez (Espanyol) does the closest job to Cenk Özkaçar, at 93/100 on profile. Honest Ahanor and Rio Hillen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cenk Özkaçar?
Yes — Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Cenk Özkaçar?
Doppel learns Cenk Özkaçar'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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