Players like Maas Willemsen
CBSC Heerenveen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaas Willemsen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Maas Willemsen are Ahmetcan Kaplan, Axel Disasi, Daley Blind. Doppel rates Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC Nijmegen) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daley Blind scores 83/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of October 2026.
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Maas Willemsen is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in possession and contributes to build-up play, evidenced by his impressive dribble success rate and touches per game. Rated in the top 50% of his positional peers, he showcases a blend of reliability and technical ability, winning possession effectively in the attacking third. With a remarkable track record of durability, missing no games in the last three seasons, Willemsen is a dependable asset for any defense.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Maas Willemsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Andreas Ndojsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 23 | €5.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maas Willemsen
≈ 100% Maas Willemsen · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Maas Willemsen · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Maas Willemsen · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Maas Willemsen?
Statistically, Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest look-alike to Maas Willemsen — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Maas Willemsen?
By Doppel's fit score, Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Maas Willemsen, with a 85/100 overall match. Axel Disasi and Daley Blind are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Maas Willemsen?
Yes. Daley Blind (Girona FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Maas Willemsen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Maas Willemsen'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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