Who should replace Wouter Goes?
CBAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWouter Goes's profile ↗
Wouter Goes is a centre-back for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, with 33 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Goes, Luke O'Nien from Sunderland and David López of Girona FC both offer a fit score of 81/100, while Emre Can from Borussia Dortmund and Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sporting Braga provide slightly higher fit scores of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke O'Niensimilar↗ | Sunderland | 32 | €700k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 37 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 23 | €13m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | António Silvasimilar↗ | Benfica | 23 | €27m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wouter Goes
≈ 100% Wouter Goes · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Wouter Goes · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Wouter Goes · strong: Touches, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wouter Goes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) does the closest job to Wouter Goes, at 92/100 on profile. David López and Emre Can follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Wouter Goes?
Yes — Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Wouter Goes?
Doppel learns Wouter Goes'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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