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 October 2026.
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Elijah Dijkstra is a tenacious right-back with a strong focus on defensive contributions and ball recovery. His impressive ability to win possession in the attacking third (top 8%) and solid tackling and interception stats (top 17%) highlight his proactive style, making him a reliable presence on the flank. Despite a low Sofascore rating, his durability stands out, as he has missed no games in three seasons, showcasing his reliability for AZ Alkmaar.
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↗ | Leganés | 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 | Arthursimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €7.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Elijah Dijkstra?
Statistically, Ali Maamar (RSC Anderlecht) is the closest look-alike to Elijah Dijkstra — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Leganés) 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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