Players like Maarten Paes
GKAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaarten Paes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Maarten Paes are Aaron Ramsdale, Jasper Schendelaar, Mattijs Branderhorst. Doppel rates Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United) a 84/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marko Dmitrović scores 86/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Maarten Paes is a reliable shot-stopper with a strong command in goal, showcasing elite qualities in clean sheet percentage and save rate, ranking in the top 4% and 8% among his peers. His ability to distribute accurately with long balls adds another layer to his game, making him a modern goalkeeper. With only 12 games missed in the last three seasons, his durability further solidifies his status as a dependable presence for Ajax.
Strengths: Clean sheet %, Save %, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Maarten Paes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Ramsdalesimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 28 | €13m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 94 | 89 |
| 3 | Mattijs Branderhorstsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €800k | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Jan Reichertsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 25 | €1.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Mio Backhaussimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 22 | €14m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Frederik Rønnowsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Colin Coosemanssimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 34 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Kevin Müllersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 35 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maarten Paes
≈ 100% Maarten Paes · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Maarten Paes · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Maarten Paes · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Maarten Paes?
Statistically, Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to Maarten Paes — a 84/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Maarten Paes?
By Doppel's fit score, Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Maarten Paes, with a 84/100 overall match. Jasper Schendelaar and Mattijs Branderhorst are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Maarten Paes?
Yes. Marko Dmitrović (Espanyol) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 86/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Maarten Paes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Maarten Paes's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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