Players like Ainsley Maitland-Niles
RBOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
The players most similar to Ainsley Maitland-Niles are Rasmus Carstensen, Ridle Baku, William Mikelbrencis. Doppel rates Rasmus Carstensen (1. FC Köln) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matthias Bader scores 85/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ainsley Maitland-Niles
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasmus Carstensen | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €1.8m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Ridle Baku | RB Leipzig | 27 | €13m | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | William Mikelbrencis | Hamburger SV | 21 | €2.9m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Fodé Doucouré | Le Havre | 24 | €1.9m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Felix Passlack | VfL Bochum 1848 | 26 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Przemysław Frankowski | RC Lens | 28 | €6.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Benjamin Henrichs | RB Leipzig | 26 | €7.6m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Matthias Bader | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €500k | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Waren Kamanzi | Toulouse | 23 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Javier Rueda | Celta Vigo | 23 | €6.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Aitor Ruibal | Real Betis | 29 | €3.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Nahitan Nández | Cagliari | 28 | €4.4m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ainsley Maitland-Niles
≈ 100% Ainsley Maitland-Niles · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ainsley Maitland-Niles · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ainsley Maitland-Niles · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ainsley Maitland-Niles?
By Doppel's fit score, Rasmus Carstensen (1. FC Köln) is the closest profile to Ainsley Maitland-Niles, with a 87/100 overall match. Ridle Baku and William Mikelbrencis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ainsley Maitland-Niles?
Yes. Matthias Bader (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar right back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ainsley Maitland-Niles?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ainsley Maitland-Niles's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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