Players like Maarten Paes
GKAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaarten Paes's profile ↗
Maarten Paes is a goalkeeper for AFC Ajax in the Eredivisie, with 11 appearances and 990 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Paes include Tim Schreiber from SG Dynamo Dresden, who has a fit score of 89/100, and Jasper Schendelaar of PEC Zwolle, with a fit score of 88/100. Other comparable options are Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday and Fabian De Keijzer of Heracles Almelo, both offering strong profiles for a similar role.
12 players most similar to Maarten Paes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Schreibersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €900k | 88 | 89 |
| 2 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Pierce Charlessimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €1.0m | 82 | 86 |
| 4 | Fabian De Keijzersimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €400k | 83 | 86 |
| 5 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Jan Reichertsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 25 | €1.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Mamour Ndiayesimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 21 | €1.3m | 86 | 86 |
| 8 | Sebastiano Desplanchessimilar↗ | Pescara | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 23 | €1.9m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Arnaud Bodartsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 28 | €1.4m | 85 | 85 |
| 11 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 83 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maarten Paes
≈ 100% Maarten Paes · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Maarten Paes · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Maarten Paes · strong: xG + xA, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maarten Paes?
By Doppel's fit score, Tim Schreiber (SG Dynamo Dresden) is the closest profile to Maarten Paes, with a 89/100 overall match. Jasper Schendelaar and Pierce Charles are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Maarten Paes?
Yes. Fabian De Keijzer (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
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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