Who should replace Kristoffer Ajer?
CB/RBBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKristoffer Ajer's profile ↗
Kristoffer Ajer is a centre-back/right-back for Brentford in the Premier League, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ajer, Rio Hillen of NAC Breda stands out with a fit score of 86/100. Other notable options include Nicolás Valentini from Hellas Verona and Brayan Medina from Tondela, both with a fit score of 84/100, making them viable alternatives for similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €10m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Eiran Cashinsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €5.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kristoffer Ajer
≈ 100% Kristoffer Ajer · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kristoffer Ajer · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Kristoffer Ajer · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kristoffer Ajer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) does the closest job to Kristoffer Ajer, at 95/100 on profile. Nicolás Valentini and Brayan Medina follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kristoffer Ajer?
Yes — Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kristoffer Ajer?
Doppel learns Kristoffer Ajer's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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