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 September 2026.
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Wouter Goes is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing the ball from the back, showcasing impressive accuracy in final-third passes and long balls. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 23% of his positional peers, his technical ability and composure under pressure are standout traits. While he may not dominate in aerial duels, his reliability is evident, having missed only a handful of games over the last three seasons, making him a durable asset for AZ Alkmaar.
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↗ | FC Utrecht | 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↗ | Norwich City | 23 | €13m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 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 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 (FC Utrecht) 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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