Players like Paxten Aaronson
CM/CAM/CDMFC Utrecht · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaxten Aaronson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Paxten Aaronson are Filip Krastev, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Ansgar Knauff. Doppel rates Filip Krastev (PEC Zwolle) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jovane Cabral scores 82/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Paxten Aaronson is an aggressive box-to-box midfielder with a knack for impactful contributions in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 13% of his positional peers, he excels in tackles and interceptions, showcasing a relentless work ethic alongside his impressive goal-scoring ability, netting 8 goals this season. His durability is a standout trait, having missed only 2 games in three seasons, making him a reliable asset for any squad.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Paxten Aaronson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Jovane Cabralsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 28 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Genoa | 26 | €14m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Christopher Scottsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paxten Aaronson
≈ 100% Paxten Aaronson · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Paxten Aaronson · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Paxten Aaronson · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Paxten Aaronson?
Statistically, Filip Krastev (PEC Zwolle) is the closest look-alike to Paxten Aaronson — a 86/100 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 Paxten Aaronson?
By Doppel's fit score, Filip Krastev (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Paxten Aaronson, with a 86/100 overall match. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Ansgar Knauff are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Paxten Aaronson?
Yes. Jovane Cabral (CF Estrela Amadora) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Paxten Aaronson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Paxten Aaronson's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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