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 September 2026.
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Youri Baas is a ball-playing centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, evidenced by his impressive finishing and goal-scoring ability. Ranking in the top 7% of his positional peers, he showcases an elite level of play, combining strong passing with an eye for goal, as demonstrated by his four goals this season. While he occasionally struggles in aerial duels, his technical quality and durability make him a valuable asset for Ajax, despite some recent injury concerns.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, 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 | €42m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 90 | 87 |
* 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 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 (NEC Nijmegen) 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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