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Best Alternatives to Cenk Özkacar

Players most similar to Cenk Özkacar (Defender, €2.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Cenk Özkacar

  1. 1.Jordan Torunarigha86% DNA match·Hamburger SV€4.0M
  2. 2.Kilian Fischer86% DNA match·VfL Wolfsburg€7.5M
  3. 3.Leopold Querfeld85% DNA match·FC Union Berlin€18.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), central to possession (72 touches/90), dominant in the air (3.5 aerials won/90, 64%), uses long balls frequently (5.0/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Cenk Özkacar by playing style are:

  • Jordan Torunarigha(86% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (8.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.4/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Kilian Fischer(86% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet and active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 730 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Leopold Querfeld(85% match)A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90), strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.8/90). Note: this profile is based on 450 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Jordan Torunarigha delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 100% premium over Cenk Özkacar, with 1.86 tackles won per 90 at age 28.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Cenk Özkacar
DefenderTurkey€2.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Jordan Torunarigha
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Nigeria28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.86
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Özkacar: 3y older
86% match
€4.0M
#2
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Kilian Fischer
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Germany25yContract 2027
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.49
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
vs Özkacar: €6M more expensive
86% match
€7.5M
#3
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Leopold Querfeld
FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga
Austria22y
Tkl/901.00
KP/900.20
Physical StopperAerial
vs Özkacar: €16M more expensive · 3y younger
85% match
€18.0M
#4
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Cédric Zesiger
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
Switzerland27yContract 2029
Tkl/901.10
KP/900.32
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
€5.0M
#5
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Danilho Doekhi
FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga
Netherlands27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.00
KP/900.29
Physical StopperAerial
85% match
€13.0M
#6
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Lukas Ullrich
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany22yContract 2027
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.53
Active Full-Back
85% match
€7.0M
#7
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Finn Jeltsch
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Germany19yContract 2030
Tkl/900.74
KP/900.62
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€25.0M
#8
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Daniel Elfadli
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Libya29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.46
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
€3.5M
#9
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Keita Kosugi
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Japan20yContract 2031
Tkl/902.46
KP/901.88
Active Full-Back
85% match
€6.0M
#10
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Tobias Müller
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
Germany31y
Tkl/901.65
KP/900.35
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€5.0M
#11
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Luka Vuskovic
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Croatia19yContract 2026
Tkl/900.86
KP/900.74
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€40.0M
#12
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Lukas Klostermann
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.10
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€3.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Cenk Özkacar?
The top alternatives to Cenk Özkacar based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jordan Torunarigha, Kilian Fischer, Leopold Querfeld, Cédric Zesiger, Danilho Doekhi. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.
Which players are similar to Cenk Özkacar in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Cenk Özkacar in 2026 include Jordan Torunarigha (€4.0M), Kilian Fischer (€7.5M), Leopold Querfeld (€18.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Cenk Özkacar play and who plays similarly?
Cenk Özkacar plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jordan Torunarigha (Nigeria, €4.0M); Kilian Fischer (Germany, €7.5M); Leopold Querfeld (Austria, €18.0M); Cédric Zesiger (Switzerland, €5.0M).
How does Rising Transfers find similar players?
Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.