Who should replace Ian Maatsen?
LBAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Ian Maatsen, the best-fitting left backs are Sergio Reguilón, Nuno Tavares, Maximilian Mittelstädt. Sergio Reguilón (Brentford) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Sergio Reguilón at about €3.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ian Maatsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Reguilón | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Nuno Tavares | Lazio | 24 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Maximilian Mittelstädt | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Kassoum Ouattara | AS Monaco | 21 | €12m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | João Cancelo | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Hugo Bueno | Wolverhampton | 23 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Nuno Mendes | Paris Saint-Germain | 22 | €77m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Miro Muheim | Hamburger SV | 27 | €5.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Nico O'Reilly | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Rayan Aït-Nouri | Wolverhampton | 23 | €39m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Neco Williams | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €26m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Niels Nkounkou | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €2.8m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ian Maatsen
≈ 100% Ian Maatsen · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ian Maatsen · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ian Maatsen · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ian Maatsen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sergio Reguilón (Brentford) does the closest job to Ian Maatsen, at 93/100 on profile. Nuno Tavares and Maximilian Mittelstädt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ian Maatsen?
Yes — Sergio Reguilón (Brentford) plays a similar left back role at roughly €3.4m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ian Maatsen?
Doppel learns Ian Maatsen'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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