Who should replace Gijs Smal?
LBFeyenoord · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGijs Smal's profile ↗
Gijs Smal is a left-back for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, having made 17 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Smal, Quilindschy Hartman from Burnley offers an impressive fit score of 87/100, while Maximilian Wittek from VfL Bochum 1848 provides a solid alternative with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quilindschy Hartmansimilar↗ | Burnley | 25 | €16m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Lewis Hallsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 22 | €38m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Nuno Mendessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €77m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Mauro Júniorsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Ferdi Kadıoğlusimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €36m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gijs Smal
≈ 100% Gijs Smal · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Gijs Smal · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Gijs Smal · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gijs Smal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Quilindschy Hartman (Burnley) does the closest job to Gijs Smal, at 93/100 on profile. Maximilian Wittek and Matthieu Udol follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gijs Smal?
Yes — Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar left back role at roughly €900k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gijs Smal?
Doppel learns Gijs Smal's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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