Who should replace Davy Klaassen?
CMAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavy Klaassen's profile ↗
Davy Klaassen is a central midfielder for AFC Ajax in the Eredivisie, where he has made 29 appearances this season, scoring 6 goals and providing 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Klaassen, Victor Jensen from FC Utrecht stands out with a fit score of 88/100, while Dani De Wit of AZ Alkmaar offers a solid option with a fit score of 83/100. Both players excel in similar tactical roles, making them suitable alternatives.
Best replacements for Davy Klaassen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €3.8m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Gabriele Piccininisimilar↗ | Pisa | 25 | €3.1m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Kerim Mrabtisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Guus Tilsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Davy Klaassen
≈ 100% Davy Klaassen · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Davy Klaassen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Davy Klaassen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Davy Klaassen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dani De Wit (AZ Alkmaar) does the closest job to Davy Klaassen, at 94/100 on profile. Jack Hinshelwood and Victor Jensen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Davy Klaassen?
Yes — Arno Verschueren (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Davy Klaassen?
Doppel learns Davy Klaassen's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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