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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. For those searching for the best replacement for Smal, Maximilian Wittek from VfL Bochum 1848 offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Matthieu Udol of RC Lens follows closely with a fit score of 85/100.

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Best replacements for Gijs Smal

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Maximilian Witteksimilar↗VfL Bochum 184831€900k9287
2Matthieu Udolsimilar↗RC Lens30€7.7m9285
3Quentin Merlinsimilar↗Stade Rennais24€15m9184
4Lewis Hallsimilar↗Newcastle United22€38m9182
5Yuri Berchichesimilar↗Athletic Club36€900k9184
6Nuno Tavaressimilar↗Lazio26€13m9184
7Ismail Jakobssimilar↗AS Monaco27€8.7m9183
8Nuno Mendessimilar↗Paris Saint-Germain24€77m9182
9Mauro Júniorsimilar↗PSV Eindhoven27€19m9182
10Ferdi Kadıoğlusimilar↗Fenerbahçe27€36m9181
11Juninho Capixabasimilar↗Red Bull Bragantino29€7.4m9183
12Oleksandr Zinchenkosimilar↗Arsenal30€8.2m9181

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Gijs Smal

1. Maximilian WittekVfL Bochum 184887/100

≈ 100% Gijs Smal · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90

2. Matthieu UdolRC Lens85/100

≈ 100% Gijs Smal · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90

3. Quentin MerlinStade Rennais84/100

≈ 100% Gijs Smal · strong: Key passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability

Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Gijs Smal?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) does the closest job to Gijs Smal, at 92/100 on profile. Matthieu Udol and Quentin Merlin 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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