Players like Maxime Busi
RBStade de Reims · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaxime Busi's profile ↗
Maxime Busi is a right-back for Stade de Reims in Ligue 2, with 23 appearances and 1707 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Busi include Tomoki Iwata from Birmingham City, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Martin Linnes from Molde FK, with a fit score of 81/100. Other comparable options are Devyne Rensch of AFC Ajax and Harry Clarke from Ipswich Town, both showcasing similar roles and statistical profiles.
About Maxime Busi
Maxime Busi is a ball-playing right-back, adept at linking play with precise final-third passes, ranking in the top 13% of his peers. While his Sofascore rating places him among the top 48% of positional players, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed 28 games over the last three seasons. Despite this, his ability to contribute offensively with accurate passing makes him a valuable asset when fit.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Maxime Busi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Martin Linnessimilar↗ | Molde FK | 35 | €200k | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Devyne Renschsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €7.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Harry Clarkesimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €2.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Roland Sallaisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 29 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Fredrik Sjøvoldsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Denzel De Roevesimilar↗ | SK Brann | 22 | €1.9m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maxime Busi
≈ 100% Maxime Busi · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Maxime Busi · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Maxime Busi · strong: Touches, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maxime Busi?
By Doppel's fit score, Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham City) is the closest profile to Maxime Busi, with a 82/100 overall match. Martin Linnes and Devyne Rensch are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Maxime Busi?
Yes. Martin Linnes (Molde FK) plays a similar right back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Maxime Busi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Maxime Busi's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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