Players like Waldemar Anton
CB/RBBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWaldemar Anton's profile ↗
The players most similar to Waldemar Anton are Ismaelo Ganiou, Ozan Kabak, Jimmy Dunne. Doppel rates Ismaelo Ganiou (RC Lens) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Meunier scores 83/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Waldemar Anton is a versatile ball-playing centre-back who excels in both defensive duties and advancing play from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 5% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive touches and aerial prowess, making him a key defensive asset for Borussia Dortmund. While finishing isn't his strong suit, his reliability and ability to contribute with assists highlight his overall quality and importance to the team's structure. With only 13 games missed in three seasons, he proves to be a durable and dependable presence in defense.
Strengths: Touches, Sofascore rating, Shots. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Waldemar Anton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Thomas Meuniersimilar↗ | Lille | 35 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Waldemar Anton
≈ 100% Waldemar Anton · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Waldemar Anton · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Waldemar Anton · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Waldemar Anton?
By Doppel's fit score, Ismaelo Ganiou (RC Lens) is the closest profile to Waldemar Anton, with a 84/100 overall match. Ozan Kabak and Jimmy Dunne are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Waldemar Anton?
Yes. Thomas Meunier (Lille) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Waldemar Anton?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Waldemar Anton's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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