Who should replace Elijah Dijkstra?
RBAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitElijah Dijkstra's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Elijah Dijkstra, the best-fitting right backs are Ali Maamar, Juanlu Sánchez, Rasmus Carstensen. Ali Maamar (RSC Anderlecht) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rubén Peña at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Elijah Dijkstra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali Maamarsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 21 | €2.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Rasmus Carstensensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €1.8m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Kevin Mbabusimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €2.3m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Rubén Peñasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €400k | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Omar Haktab Traoresimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €1.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Malo Gustosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Carlens Arcussimilar↗ | Vitesse | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Jelle Bataillesimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 27 | €2.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Darío Benavidessimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 23 | €400k | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Tomás Silvasimilar↗ | Vizela | 27 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Elijah Dijkstra
≈ 100% Elijah Dijkstra · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Elijah Dijkstra · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Elijah Dijkstra · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Elijah Dijkstra?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ali Maamar (RSC Anderlecht) does the closest job to Elijah Dijkstra, at 94/100 on profile. Juanlu Sánchez and Rasmus Carstensen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Elijah Dijkstra?
Yes — Rubén Peña (Osasuna) plays a similar right back role at roughly €400k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Elijah Dijkstra?
Doppel learns Elijah Dijkstra's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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