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, Daley Blind, Andreas Ndoj. Doppel rates Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC Nijmegen) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daley Blind scores 84/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Maas Willemsen is a ball-playing centre-back, showcasing impressive technical ability with successful dribbles and a strong presence in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 40% of his positional peers, his durability is commendable, having missed no games in three seasons. While his tackling and interception stats suggest room for improvement defensively, his capacity to contribute to build-up play and possession makes him a unique asset in the backline.
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 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Andreas Ndojsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 23 | €5.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 89 | 84 |
* 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: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Maas Willemsen · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
FAQ
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. Daley Blind and Andreas Ndoj 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 84/100 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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