Players like Wouter Goes
CBAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWouter Goes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Wouter Goes are Emre Can, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Nick Viergever. Doppel rates Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund) a 83/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 84/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Wouter Goes is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distribution, evidenced by his top-tier accuracy in final-third passes and long balls. With a Sofascore rating in the top 23% of his peers, he showcases quality and composure under pressure, making him a reliable presence in defense. While he may not dominate in aerial duels, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only 15 games in three seasons, highlighting his reliability and consistency on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating, Touches. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Wouter Goes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Wrexham | 23 | €13m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 29 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wouter Goes
≈ 100% Wouter Goes · strong: Touches, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Wouter Goes · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Wouter Goes · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Wouter Goes?
Statistically, Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund) is the closest look-alike to Wouter Goes — a 83/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Wouter Goes?
By Doppel's fit score, Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund) is the closest profile to Wouter Goes, with a 83/100 overall match. Gustaf Lagerbielke and Nick Viergever are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Wouter Goes?
Yes. Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Wouter Goes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Wouter Goes'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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