Players like Semi Ajayi
CB/RBHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSemi Ajayi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Semi Ajayi are Ze Vitor, Adil Demirbağ, Mark McGuinness. Doppel rates Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 86/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Semi Ajayi is a robust, aerially-dominant centre-back who excels in defensive clearances and winning duels, marking him as a reliable presence in the backline. Despite being in the top half of his positional peers, his injury history raises concerns, having missed significant time over the past few seasons. Nonetheless, his ability to command the air and disrupt opposition attacks makes him a key asset for Hull City when fit.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Semi Ajayi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Semi Ajayi
≈ 100% Semi Ajayi · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Semi Ajayi · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Semi Ajayi · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Semi Ajayi?
By Doppel's fit score, Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) is the closest profile to Semi Ajayi, with a 82/100 overall match. Adil Demirbağ and Mark McGuinness are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Semi Ajayi?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Semi Ajayi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Semi Ajayi'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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