Who should replace Wouter Goes?
CBAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWouter Goes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Wouter Goes, the best-fitting centre backs are Aïssa Mandi, David López, Gonçalo Inácio. Aïssa Mandi (Lille) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Nick Viergever at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Wouter Goes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aïssa Mandisimilar↗ | Lille | 35 | €1.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 37 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Gonçalo Ináciosimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 25 | €42m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Odilon Kossounousimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €16m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | António Silvasimilar↗ | Benfica | 23 | €27m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Raffael Behouneksimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 29 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wouter Goes
≈ 100% Wouter Goes · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Wouter Goes · strong: Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90
≈ 100% Wouter Goes · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wouter Goes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aïssa Mandi (Lille) does the closest job to Wouter Goes, at 92/100 on profile. David López and Gonçalo Inácio 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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