Who should replace Maarten Paes?
GKAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaarten Paes's profile ↗
Maarten Paes is a goalkeeper for AFC Ajax in the Eredivisie, with 11 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacement for Paes could be Jasper Schendelaar from PEC Zwolle, who has a fit score of 89/100, indicating an excellent tactical fit. Other notable options include Aaron Ramsdale from Newcastle United, with a fit of 84/100, and Mohamed Koné from RC Sporting Charleroi, scoring 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Ramsdalesimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 28 | €13m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Mohamed Konésimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 24 | €2.1m | 95 | 81 |
| 3 | Marco Bizotsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 35 | €1.4m | 95 | 80 |
| 4 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 94 | 89 |
| 5 | Mattijs Branderhorstsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €800k | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Ron Thorben Hoffmannsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €1.0m | 94 | 81 |
| 7 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Nordin Jackerssimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 29 | €1.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 9 | Jan Reichertsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 25 | €1.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Mio Backhaussimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 22 | €14m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Bingourou Kamarasimilar↗ | Lorient | 30 | €600k | 93 | 80 |
| 12 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maarten Paes
≈ 100% Maarten Paes · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Maarten Paes · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Maarten Paes · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maarten Paes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Maarten Paes, at 96/100 on profile. Mohamed Koné and Marco Bizot follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maarten Paes?
Yes — Mattijs Branderhorst (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Maarten Paes?
Doppel learns Maarten Paes's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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