Players like Ainsley Maitland-Niles
RBEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAinsley Maitland-Niles's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ainsley Maitland-Niles are Gary Magnee, Ridle Baku, Felix Passlack. Doppel rates Gary Magnee (Cercle Brugge) a 90/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Felix Passlack scores 87/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ainsley Maitland-Niles is a dynamic, attack-minded right-back, known for his ability to contribute offensively while maintaining defensive responsibilities. With a strong Sofascore rating, he excels in creating goal-scoring opportunities, evidenced by his impressive xG and xA metrics, and his ability to win possession in the attacking third. While not dominant in aerial duels, his reliability is notable, having missed only six games over the past three seasons, making him a durable asset for any team.
Strengths: xG + xA, Big chances created, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ainsley Maitland-Niles
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 94 | 90 |
| 2 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Malo Gustosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €36m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €73m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Przemysław Frankowskisimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 31 | €6.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ainsley Maitland-Niles
≈ 100% Ainsley Maitland-Niles · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ainsley Maitland-Niles · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Ainsley Maitland-Niles · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ainsley Maitland-Niles?
Statistically, Gary Magnee (Cercle Brugge) is the closest look-alike to Ainsley Maitland-Niles — a 90/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ainsley Maitland-Niles?
By Doppel's fit score, Gary Magnee (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Ainsley Maitland-Niles, with a 90/100 overall match. Ridle Baku and Felix Passlack are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ainsley Maitland-Niles?
Yes. Felix Passlack (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar right back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €800k.
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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