Players like Anthony Valencia
RWRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnthony Valencia's profile ↗
Anthony Valencia is a right winger for Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League, having made 23 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Valencia include Daan Rots from FC Twente, with a fit score of 84/100, and Matías Soulé of Frosinone, also at 84/100. Other comparable options are Ludovic Blas from Stade Rennais and Noni Madueke of Chelsea, with fit scores of 82/100 and 83/100, respectively.
About Anthony Valencia
Anthony Valencia is a dynamic dribbling winger, adept at winning possession in the attacking third and creating opportunities for his teammates. With a Sofascore rating in the top 35% of his peers, he showcases impressive successful dribbles and touches per game, making him a constant threat on the flank. While aerial duels may not be his forte, his ability to navigate tight spaces and contribute defensively with tackles and interceptions underscores his all-round game. With only a few games missed, he’s a reliable asset for Royal Antwerp FC.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles, Touches.
12 players most similar to Anthony Valencia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Matías Soulésimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €36m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Noni Maduekesimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €54m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Esmir Bajraktarevićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €8.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Ibrahim Mbayesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 18 | €29m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Brahim Díazsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 27 | €37m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Yan Diomandesimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €99m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗ | Lille | 27 | €9.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Désiré Douésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €124m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Anthony Valencia
≈ 100% Anthony Valencia · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Anthony Valencia · strong: Successful dribbles, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Anthony Valencia · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Anthony Valencia?
By Doppel's fit score, Daan Rots (FC Twente) is the closest profile to Anthony Valencia, with a 84/100 overall match. Matías Soulé and Ludovic Blas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Anthony Valencia?
Yes. Daan Rots (FC Twente) plays a similar right winger role and rates 84/100 at roughly €4.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Anthony Valencia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Anthony Valencia's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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