Players like Wout Faes
CBLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWout Faes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Wout Faes are Ryan Flamingo, Eric Dier, Anselmo Garcia McNulty. Doppel rates Ryan Flamingo (PSV Eindhoven) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 83/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Wout Faes is a ball-playing centre-back, showcasing impressive distribution and composure under pressure. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his peers, he excels in accurate final-third passes, making him a valuable asset in initiating attacks from the back. His durability is a standout trait, having missed only four games in three seasons, while his aerial duel stats suggest he might need to improve in that area to enhance his overall defensive profile.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating, Touches. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Wout Faes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 32 | €3.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 18 | €31m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wout Faes
≈ 100% Wout Faes · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Wout Faes · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Wout Faes · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wout Faes?
By Doppel's fit score, Ryan Flamingo (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest profile to Wout Faes, with a 82/100 overall match. Eric Dier and Anselmo Garcia McNulty are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Wout Faes?
Yes. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Wout Faes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Wout Faes'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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