Players like Maksim Paskotsi
CB/RBKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaksim Paskotsi's profile ↗
Maksim Paskotsi is a centre-back/right-back for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League, with 22 appearances, 4 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Paskotsi include Jannis Heuer from Preußen Münster, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Filippo Sgarbi from Padova, with a fit score of 79/100. Other comparable players are Arda Kızıldağ and Matej Maglica, both offering a similar statistical profile.
About Maksim Paskotsi
Maksim Paskotsi is a dynamic attacking centre-back with a knack for finishing, making him a dual threat in both defense and attack. With a Sofascore rating in the top 31% of his peers, he excels in goal-scoring, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goals and shot metrics. While he may not be a playmaker from the back, his ability to contribute goals and clearances makes him a reliable and durable option, having missed few games this season.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Clearances. Availability: 20 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Maksim Paskotsi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Filippo Sgarbisimilar↗ | Padova | 29 | €600k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maksim Paskotsi
≈ 100% Maksim Paskotsi · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Maksim Paskotsi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90
≈ 100% Maksim Paskotsi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maksim Paskotsi?
By Doppel's fit score, Jannis Heuer (Preußen Münster) is the closest profile to Maksim Paskotsi, with a 83/100 overall match. Filippo Sgarbi and Arda Kızıldağ are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Maksim Paskotsi?
Yes. Filippo Sgarbi (Padova) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Maksim Paskotsi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Maksim Paskotsi's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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