Players like Maxim De Cuyper
LBBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaxim De Cuyper's profile ↗
The players most similar to Maxim De Cuyper are Romain Perraud, Sergio Gómez, Nazinho. Doppel rates Romain Perraud (Lille) a 87/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alfie Doughty scores 86/100 at about €5.2m. Data as of October 2026.
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Maxim De Cuyper is an elite attacking left-back, excelling as a key playmaker from the back with a top 1% Sofascore rating among his peers. His ability to generate chances is remarkable, averaging high in key passes and big chances created, making him a vital asset in transition and build-up play. While aerial duels may not be his strongest suit, his durability and consistent presence on the pitch—missing only seven games in the last three seasons—underscore his reliability for Brighton.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes, Big chances created. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Maxim De Cuyper
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 95 | 89 |
| 4 | Andrea Cambiasosimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €21m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 94 | 87 |
| 6 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €39m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 92 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maxim De Cuyper
≈ 100% Maxim De Cuyper · strong: Shots, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Maxim De Cuyper · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Maxim De Cuyper · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Maxim De Cuyper?
Statistically, Romain Perraud (Lille) is the closest look-alike to Maxim De Cuyper — a 87/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Maxim De Cuyper?
By Doppel's fit score, Romain Perraud (Lille) is the closest profile to Maxim De Cuyper, with a 87/100 overall match. Sergio Gómez and Nazinho are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Maxim De Cuyper?
Yes. Alfie Doughty (Millwall) plays a similar left back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €5.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Maxim De Cuyper?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Maxim De Cuyper's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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