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 July 2026.
About Semi Ajayi
Semi Ajayi is a robust, defensive-minded centre-back known for his aerial dominance and ability to clear threats effectively. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 49% of his peers, his standout metrics in clearances and aerial duels underline his reliability in defensive situations. However, his injury history raises concerns about consistency, having missed 33 games over the last three seasons. Ajayi's experience across various clubs adds depth to his game, but durability will be key for his continued impact at Hull City.
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↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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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