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 Marios Vrousai, Thomas Meunier, Vanderson. Doppel rates Marios Vrousai (Rio Ave) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Meunier scores 80/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Ola Aina is a dynamic attacking full-back, blending defensive reliability with a keen offensive edge. His top-tier dribbling and finishing ability highlight his potential to contribute creatively, while his solid clearance stats demonstrate defensive awareness. Despite a history of injuries limiting his availability, Aina's performances place him in the top 41% of his positional peers, showcasing his capacity to impact both ends of the pitch effectively.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances. Availability: 37 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ola Aina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marios Vrousaisimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 28 | €3.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Thomas Meuniersimilar↗ | Lille | 35 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 86 | 81 |
| 5 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 83 | 82 |
| 10 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ola Aina
≈ 100% Ola Aina · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ola Aina · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Ola Aina · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ola Aina?
By Doppel's fit score, Marios Vrousai (Rio Ave) is the closest profile to Ola Aina, with a 81/100 overall match. Thomas Meunier and Vanderson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ola Aina?
Yes. Thomas Meunier (Lille) plays a similar right back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.4m.
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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