Who should replace Gijs Smal?
LBFeyenoord · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGijs Smal's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Gijs Smal, the best-fitting left backs are Max Larsson, Fabian Nürnberger, Mohanad Jeahze. Max Larsson (Västerås SK) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mohanad Jeahze at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Gijs Smal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Larssonsimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €1.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Mohanad Jeahzesimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 29 | €300k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Ferdi Kadıoğlusimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 27 | €36m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Mauro Júniorsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €19m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €3.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Matheus Bidusimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €7.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Alexandro Bernabeisimilar↗ | Internacional | 26 | €7.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Lewis Hallsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 22 | €38m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gijs Smal
≈ 100% Gijs Smal · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Gijs Smal · strong: Key passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Gijs Smal · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gijs Smal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Max Larsson (Västerås SK) does the closest job to Gijs Smal, at 92/100 on profile. Fabian Nürnberger and Mohanad Jeahze follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gijs Smal?
Yes — Mohanad Jeahze (Sarpsborg 08) plays a similar left back role at roughly €300k, a 82/100 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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