Who should replace Ainsley Maitland-Niles?
RBOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAinsley Maitland-Niles's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ainsley Maitland-Niles, the best-fitting right backs are Jayden Bogle, Rasmus Carstensen, Djibril Sidibé. Jayden Bogle (Leeds United) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Felix Passlack at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ainsley Maitland-Niles
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jayden Boglesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Rasmus Carstensensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Djibril Sidibésimilar↗ | Toulouse | 34 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Josha Vagnomansimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Przemysław Frankowskisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Malo Gustosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €36m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Waren Kamanzisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €73m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Timothy Weahsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €18m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ainsley Maitland-Niles
≈ 100% Ainsley Maitland-Niles · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ainsley Maitland-Niles · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ainsley Maitland-Niles · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ainsley Maitland-Niles?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jayden Bogle (Leeds United) does the closest job to Ainsley Maitland-Niles, at 93/100 on profile. Rasmus Carstensen and Djibril Sidibé follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ainsley Maitland-Niles?
Yes — Felix Passlack (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar right back role at roughly €800k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ainsley Maitland-Niles?
Doppel learns Ainsley Maitland-Niles's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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