Players like Wouter Goes
CBAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWouter Goes's profile ↗
Wouter Goes is a centre-back for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, with 33 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Wouter Goes include Axel Kryger from Kristiansund BK, Abubacarr Kinteh of Tromsø IL, and Isaak Touré from Lorient, all boasting a fit score of 85/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking defenders with similar attributes.
About Wouter Goes
Wouter Goes is a ball-playing centre-back renowned for his distribution and composure under pressure. With an impressive ability to deliver accurate final-third passes and long balls, he excels in initiating attacks from the back, evidenced by his top percentile rankings. At just 22, he boasts a solid Sofascore rating, placing him among the top 27% of his positional peers, and his reliability is underscored by minimal missed games over the past three seasons, showcasing his durability and consistency.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Accurate long balls. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Wouter Goes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axel Krygersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €300k | 86 | 85 |
| 2 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 88 | 85 |
| 3 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 87 | 85 |
| 4 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 85 | 85 |
| 5 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 84 | 84 |
| 7 | Luca Sirchsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €2.3m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 84 | 84 |
| 9 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Ravil Tagirsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €1.5m | 82 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wouter Goes
≈ 100% Wouter Goes · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Wouter Goes · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Wouter Goes · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wouter Goes?
By Doppel's fit score, Axel Kryger (Kristiansund BK) is the closest profile to Wouter Goes, with a 85/100 overall match. Abubacarr Kinteh and Isaak Touré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Wouter Goes?
Yes. Axel Kryger (Kristiansund BK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 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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