Players like Elijah Dijkstra
RBAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitElijah Dijkstra's profile ↗
Elijah Dijkstra is a right-back for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, with 20 appearances and 1273 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Dijkstra include Ali Maamar from RSC Anderlecht, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Juanlu Sánchez from Sevilla, with a fit score of 85/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile within their respective leagues.
About Elijah Dijkstra
Elijah Dijkstra is a tenacious right-back with a strong focus on defensive solidity and ball recovery. His ability to win possession in the attacking third ranks in the top 7% of his peers, showcasing his aggressive pressing style. While his offensive output remains underdeveloped, his durability is commendable, having missed no games in three seasons, reflecting his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Elijah Dijkstra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali Maamarsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 21 | €2.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Rubén Peñasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €400k | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Malo Gustosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €36m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 29 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Darío Benavidessimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 23 | €400k | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Elijah Dijkstra
≈ 100% Elijah Dijkstra · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Elijah Dijkstra · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Elijah Dijkstra · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Elijah Dijkstra?
By Doppel's fit score, Ali Maamar (RSC Anderlecht) is the closest profile to Elijah Dijkstra, with a 84/100 overall match. Juanlu Sánchez and Rubén Peña are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Elijah Dijkstra?
Yes. Rubén Peña (Osasuna) plays a similar right back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Elijah Dijkstra?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Elijah Dijkstra'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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