Players like Emerson Royal
RBFlamengo · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmerson Royal's profile ↗
The players most similar to Emerson Royal are Seiya Maikuma, Krépin Diatta, Jurriën Timber. Doppel rates Seiya Maikuma (AZ Alkmaar) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kieran Trippier scores 84/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Emerson Royal is a tenacious, defensive-minded right-back, excelling in duels and contributing significantly to his team's defensive solidity. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his peers, he showcases elite tackling and interception skills, making him a reliable presence on the pitch. Though injury concerns have limited his availability, when fit, his ability to win challenges and make accurate passes in the final third underscores his value in both defense and build-up play.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Touches. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Emerson Royal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seiya Maikumasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 29 | €2.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Krépin Diattasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €5.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €73m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Hugo Siquetsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 24 | €4.1m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €42m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Ruben Aguilarsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €2.7m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emerson Royal
≈ 100% Emerson Royal · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Emerson Royal · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Emerson Royal · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Emerson Royal?
Statistically, Seiya Maikuma (AZ Alkmaar) is the closest look-alike to Emerson Royal — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Emerson Royal?
By Doppel's fit score, Seiya Maikuma (AZ Alkmaar) is the closest profile to Emerson Royal, with a 82/100 overall match. Krépin Diatta and Jurriën Timber are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Emerson Royal?
Yes. Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) plays a similar right back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Emerson Royal?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Emerson Royal's 2024/25 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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