Who should replace Elijah Dijkstra?
RBAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitElijah Dijkstra's profile ↗
Elijah Dijkstra is a right-back for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, having made 20 appearances this season. For those seeking the best replacement for Dijkstra, Juanlu Sánchez from Sevilla offers a tactical fit score of 85/100, while Ali Maamar of RSC Anderlecht presents a strong alternative with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali Maamarsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 21 | €2.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Nathan Pattersonsimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €16m | 95 | 81 |
| 3 | Timothy Castagnesimilar↗ | Fulham | 31 | €7.6m | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Omar Haktab Traoresimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €1.9m | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Rubén Peñasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €400k | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Carlens Arcussimilar↗ | Vitesse | 30 | €1.9m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Malo Gustosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €36m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Álex Jiménezsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €20m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Krépin Diattasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €5.8m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Elijah Dijkstra · strong: Touches, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Tackles + interceptions /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 95/100 on profile. Nathan Patterson and Timothy Castagne 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 84/100 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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