Players like Olivier Aertssen
CB/RBPEC Zwolle · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOlivier Aertssen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Olivier Aertssen are Saël Kumbedi, Tiago Manso, Juanlu Sánchez. Doppel rates Saël Kumbedi (VfL Wolfsburg) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Darío Benavides scores 86/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Olivier Aertssen is a dynamic, ball-playing centre-back who excels in disrupting opposition play and creating chances from deep. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 1% of his peers, his ability to win tackles and interceptions (top 9%) and create big chances (top 7%) showcases his potential impact on both ends of the pitch. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, which could limit his development and contributions to the team.
Strengths: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 34 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Olivier Aertssen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saël Kumbedisimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €12m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 88 |
| 3 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 91 | 88 |
| 5 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 91 | 87 |
| 6 | Darío Benavidessimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 23 | €400k | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Lucas Ramonsimilar↗ | São Paulo | 32 | €700k | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Costinhasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €6.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Remo | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Olivier Aertssen
≈ 100% Olivier Aertssen · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Olivier Aertssen · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Olivier Aertssen · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Olivier Aertssen?
Statistically, Saël Kumbedi (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest look-alike to Olivier Aertssen — a 86/100 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 Olivier Aertssen?
By Doppel's fit score, Saël Kumbedi (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Olivier Aertssen, with a 86/100 overall match. Tiago Manso and Juanlu Sánchez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Olivier Aertssen?
Yes. Darío Benavides (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Olivier Aertssen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Olivier Aertssen'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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