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Galatasaray· 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Kaan Ayhan

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Metronome

0.61KP/90

0.07G/90

0.10A/90

Based on 2,733 min · 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Kaan Ayhan

Mikail Okyar87% match
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Daniel Boloca83% match
Sassuolo · Serie A · €5.0M
Manuel Zeitz84% match
Saarbrücken · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Metronome

Kaan Ayhan is a Metronome. Possession anchor who dictates tempo. The three closest DNA matches to Kaan Ayhan:

Mikail Okyar(87% match) — Mikail Okyar is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Daniel Boloca(83% match) — Daniel Boloca is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Manuel Zeitz(84% match) — Manuel Zeitz is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.

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Mikail Okyar

Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig

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Who are the best alternatives to Kaan Ayhan?▼

The top alternatives to Kaan Ayhan based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mikail Okyar, Daniel Boloca, Manuel Zeitz, Serkan Göksu, Jean-Paul Boëtius. 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 Kaan Ayhan in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Kaan Ayhan in 2026 include Mikail Okyar (N/A), Daniel Boloca (€5.0M), Manuel Zeitz (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Kaan Ayhan play and who plays similarly?▼

Kaan Ayhan plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mikail Okyar (, N/A); Daniel Boloca (Romania, €5.0M); Manuel Zeitz (Germany, N/A); Serkan Göksu (Turkey, N/A).

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.

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