Who should replace Anton Gaaei?
RBAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnton Gaaei's profile ↗
Anton Gaaei is a right-back for AFC Ajax in the Eredivisie, currently valued at €5 million. For those seeking the best replacement for Gaaei, Yukinari Sugawara from AZ Alkmaar and Ridle Baku from RB Leipzig stand out, with fit scores of 88/100. Both players excel in similar tactical roles, making them strong alternatives for teams looking to fill the right-back position effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timothy Weahsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €18m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Marcos Llorentesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €21m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €5.0m | 93 | 89 |
| 5 | Josha Vagnomansimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Konrad Laimersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 29 | €31m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Denso Kasiussimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €5.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Anton Gaaei
≈ 100% Anton Gaaei · strong: Shots, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Anton Gaaei · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Anton Gaaei · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Anton Gaaei?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Timothy Weah (Olympique de Marseille) does the closest job to Anton Gaaei, at 94/100 on profile. Ridle Baku and Marcos Llorente follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Anton Gaaei?
Yes — Felix Passlack (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar right back role at roughly €800k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Anton Gaaei?
Doppel learns Anton Gaaei's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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