Players like Ritchie De Laet
RBRoyal Antwerp FC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitRitchie De Laet's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ritchie De Laet are Kellen Fisher, Reece Burke, Oliver Braude. Doppel rates Kellen Fisher (Norwich City) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Cherrion Valerius scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ritchie De Laet is a seasoned and dependable right-back, demonstrating solid defensive capabilities with a strong emphasis on tackles and interceptions. His ability to deliver accurate long balls and effective final-third passes showcases his role as a strategic facilitator in attack, despite not being a goal-scoring threat. With 24 appearances this season and a commendable reliability in availability, De Laet remains a valuable asset in the backline, even as he approaches the twilight of his career.
Strengths: Touches, Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ritchie De Laet
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kellen Fishersimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €2.9m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Marios Vrousaisimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 28 | €3.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗ | Everton | 29 | €11m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | AC Sparta Praha | 24 | €3.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €73m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Dinis Pintosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 26 | €3.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Hugo Siquetsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 24 | €4.1m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ritchie De Laet
≈ 100% Ritchie De Laet · low reliability
≈ 100% Ritchie De Laet · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ritchie De Laet · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ritchie De Laet?
Statistically, Kellen Fisher (Norwich City) is the closest look-alike to Ritchie De Laet — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ritchie De Laet?
By Doppel's fit score, Kellen Fisher (Norwich City) is the closest profile to Ritchie De Laet, with a 82/100 overall match. Reece Burke and Oliver Braude are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ritchie De Laet?
Yes. Cherrion Valerius (NAC Breda) plays a similar right back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ritchie De Laet?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ritchie De Laet's 2023/24 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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