Players like Youri Baas
CBAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYouri Baas's profile ↗
The players most similar to Youri Baas are Fabian Schär, Lisandro Martínez, Ismaelo Ganiou. Doppel rates Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Calvin Verdonk scores 85/100 at about €2.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Youri Baas is an elite ball-playing centre-back who excels in contributing to the attack, evidenced by his impressive finishing ability and goal-scoring prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 5% of his positional peers, he showcases reliability and quality in his performances, amassing 31 appearances this season. While his aerial duels may not be his strongest suit, his overall impact on the game and offensive contributions mark him as a standout defender in the Eredivisie. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 22 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Youri Baas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Lisandro Martínezsimilar↗ | Manchester United | 28 | €48m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | River Plate | 30 | €4.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €2.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youri Baas
≈ 100% Youri Baas · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Youri Baas · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Youri Baas · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Youri Baas?
Statistically, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to Youri Baas — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Youri Baas?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Youri Baas, with a 85/100 overall match. Lisandro Martínez and Ismaelo Ganiou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Youri Baas?
Yes. Calvin Verdonk (Lille) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Youri Baas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Youri Baas'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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