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 October 2026.
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Waldemar Anton is a highly effective ball-playing centre-back, excelling in his distribution and defensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 7% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive touches and aerial prowess, making him a key figure in Dortmund's backline. His durability is a plus, having missed only 13 games in three seasons, but his finishing remains a less significant aspect of his game. Anton's ability to control play from the back makes him a vital asset for his team.
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 | Thomas Meuniersimilar↗ | Sunderland | 35 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | River Plate | 30 | €4.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Waldemar Anton?
Statistically, Ismaelo Ganiou (RC Lens) is the closest look-alike to Waldemar Anton — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Sunderland) 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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