Players like Anton Gaaei
RBAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnton Gaaei's profile ↗
The players most similar to Anton Gaaei are Ridle Baku, Marcos Llorente, Yukinari Sugawara. Doppel rates Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) a 88/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Felix Passlack scores 87/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Anton Gaaei is an attack-minded right-back, excelling in creating goal-scoring opportunities with his impressive ability to generate big chances and key passes. Despite being in the bottom tier of duels won, his offensive contributions, including a solid output of goals and assists, showcase his elite playmaking prowess, ranking him among the top 4% in shots and xG+xA per 90 minutes. With only six games missed in three seasons, Gaaei proves to be a reliable asset for Ajax’s backline.
Strengths: Big chances created, Shots, xG + xA. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Anton Gaaei
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Marcos Llorentesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €21m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 26 | €5.0m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Denso Kasiussimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €5.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €8.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Jeremie Frimpongsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €36m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 92 | 89 |
| 11 | Arthursimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €7.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Anton Gaaei
≈ 100% Anton Gaaei · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Anton Gaaei · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Anton Gaaei · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Anton Gaaei?
Statistically, Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) is the closest look-alike to Anton Gaaei — a 88/100 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 Anton Gaaei?
By Doppel's fit score, Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Anton Gaaei, with a 88/100 overall match. Marcos Llorente and Yukinari Sugawara are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Anton Gaaei?
Yes. Felix Passlack (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar right back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Anton Gaaei?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Anton Gaaei's 2025/26 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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