Players like Patrick van Aanholt
LBSparta Rotterdam · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrick van Aanholt's profile ↗
The players most similar to Patrick van Aanholt are Mats Rots, Alfie Doughty, Nolan Gillot. Doppel rates Mats Rots (FC Twente) a 88/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nolan Gillot scores 88/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
About Patrick van Aanholt
Patrick van Aanholt is a dynamic attacking left-back, excelling in possession recovery in the final third and contributing to offensive build-up, evidenced by his strong shot metrics. With a Sofascore rating in the top 49% of his positional peers, he showcases solid overall quality and durability, missing only three games over the past three seasons. While his defensive duels and aerial presence may not be his strongest attributes, his ability to influence attacking phases makes him a valuable asset in modern football.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Shots. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Patrick van Aanholt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Deiver Machadosimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Maximiliano Araújosimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 26 | €32m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 25 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick van Aanholt
≈ 100% Patrick van Aanholt · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Patrick van Aanholt · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Patrick van Aanholt · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patrick van Aanholt?
By Doppel's fit score, Mats Rots (FC Twente) is the closest profile to Patrick van Aanholt, with a 88/100 overall match. Alfie Doughty and Nolan Gillot are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Patrick van Aanholt?
Yes. Nolan Gillot (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar left back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Patrick van Aanholt?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Patrick van Aanholt's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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