Who should replace Patrick van Aanholt?
LBSparta Rotterdam · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrick van Aanholt's profile ↗
Patrick van Aanholt is a left-back for Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie. For those seeking the best replacement for van Aanholt, Mats Rots from TSG Hoffenheim and Nolan Gillot from RAAL La Louvière both offer a fit score of 88/100, highlighting their tactical compatibility. Additionally, Alfie Doughty of Millwall is another strong option with a fit score of 86/100, making him a viable alternative for those looking for players similar to van Aanholt.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €11m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Nuno Mendessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €77m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Mauro Júniorsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €19m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Deiver Machadosimilar↗ | Nantes | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Maximiliano Araújosimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 26 | €32m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €39m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 12 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick van Aanholt
≈ 100% Patrick van Aanholt · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Patrick van Aanholt · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Patrick van Aanholt · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patrick van Aanholt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mats Rots (TSG Hoffenheim) does the closest job to Patrick van Aanholt, at 94/100 on profile. Alfie Doughty and Nolan Gillot follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Patrick van Aanholt?
Yes — Nolan Gillot (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar left back role at roughly €500k, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Patrick van Aanholt?
Doppel learns Patrick van Aanholt'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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