Who should replace Kaj de Rooij?
LW/RWPEC Zwolle · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKaj de Rooij's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Kaj de Rooij, the best-fitting left wingers are João Marques, João Figueiredo, Bruno Henrique. João Marques (Estoril Praia) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Bruno Henrique at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Kaj de Rooij
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | João Marquessimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 74 |
| 2 | João Figueiredosimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 30 | €2.1m | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Flamengo | 36 | €800k | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Martin Terriersimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €7.4m | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Ahmed Kutucusimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Matthis Ablinesimilar↗ | Nantes | 23 | €21m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Léo Jabásimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 28 | €900k | 88 | 75 |
| 8 | Kevin Sernasimilar↗ | Fluminense | 29 | €5.2m | 87 | 75 |
| 9 | Yannick Bolasiesimilar↗ | Criciúma | 37 | €100k | 87 | 75 |
| 10 | Mame Thiamsimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 34 | €900k | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Figueiredosimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 25 | €3.7m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €4.9m | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kaj de Rooij
≈ 100% Kaj de Rooij · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kaj de Rooij · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Kaj de Rooij · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kaj de Rooij?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, João Marques (Estoril Praia) does the closest job to Kaj de Rooij, at 90/100 on profile. João Figueiredo and Bruno Henrique follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kaj de Rooij?
Yes — Bruno Henrique (Flamengo) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €800k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kaj de Rooij?
Doppel learns Kaj de Rooij's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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