Players like Elijah Dijkstra
RBAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitElijah Dijkstra's profile ↗
The players most similar to Elijah Dijkstra are Ali Maamar, Juanlu Sánchez, Rubén Peña. Doppel rates Ali Maamar (RSC Anderlecht) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Peña scores 84/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Elijah Dijkstra is an industrious right-back who excels in winning possession in the attacking third and contributing defensively with strong tackling and interceptions. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 11% of his peers, his ability to make accurate final-third passes and key passes showcases his potential to impact games positively. With an impressive track record of durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he remains a reliable option for AZ Alkmaar’s defensive unit.
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 · 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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