Who should replace Davy Klaassen?
CMAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavy Klaassen's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Davy Klaassen, the best-fitting central midfielders are Dani De Wit, Victor Jensen, Kristoffer Askildsen. Dani De Wit (AZ Alkmaar) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Arno Verschueren at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Davy Klaassen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €3.8m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Kristoffer Askildsensimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €2.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Josh Brownhillsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €7.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Guus Tilsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €16m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Kerim Mrabtisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 91 | 81 |
* 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, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Davy Klaassen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Davy Klaassen · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /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. Victor Jensen and Kristoffer Askildsen 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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