Players like Ola Aina
RB/LBNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOla Aina's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ola Aina are Christopher Operi, Joakim Mæhle, Oumar Solet. Doppel rates Christopher Operi (Le Havre) a 81/100 overall match — 83/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fabian Nürnberger scores 80/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ola Aina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 83 | 81 |
| 2 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 81 | 80 |
| 3 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 25 | €22m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €7.6m | 81 | 80 |
| 5 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 81 | 80 |
| 6 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 82 | 80 |
| 7 | Miro Muheimsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 27 | €5.3m | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 22 | €64m | 85 | 79 |
| 9 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €17m | 83 | 79 |
| 10 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 80 | 79 |
| 11 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ola Aina
≈ 100% Ola Aina · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ola Aina · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ola Aina · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ola Aina?
By Doppel's fit score, Christopher Operi (Le Havre) is the closest profile to Ola Aina, with a 81/100 overall match. Joakim Mæhle and Oumar Solet are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ola Aina?
Yes. Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar right back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ola Aina?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ola Aina'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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