Who should replace Youri Baas?
CBAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYouri Baas's profile ↗
Youri Baas is a centre-back for AFC Ajax in the Eredivisie, with 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Baas, Fabian Schär of Newcastle United stands out with a fit score of 85/100, while Gonçalo Inácio from Sporting CP and Lisandro Martínez of Manchester United also present strong alternatives, both achieving fit scores of 82/100.
Best replacements for Youri Baas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonçalo Ináciosimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 25 | €42m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Lisandro Martínezsimilar↗ | Manchester United | 28 | €42m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Olivier Boscaglisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €14m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Éder Militãosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 28 | €21m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Chibuike Nwaiwusimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 23 | €9.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youri Baas
≈ 100% Youri Baas · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Youri Baas · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Youri Baas · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Youri Baas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP) does the closest job to Youri Baas, at 94/100 on profile. Fabian Schär and Lisandro Martínez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Youri Baas?
Yes — Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €3.9m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Youri Baas?
Doppel learns Youri Baas's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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