Who should replace Maarten Paes?
GKAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaarten Paes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Maarten Paes, the best-fitting goalkeepers are Aaron Ramsdale, Jasper Schendelaar, Koen Casteels. Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kewin at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Maarten Paes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Ramsdalesimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €13m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Koen Casteelssimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €3.2m | 93 | 78 |
| 4 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Kewinsimilar↗ | Moreirense | 31 | €800k | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Mattijs Branderhorstsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €800k | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Marco Bizotsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 35 | €1.4m | 93 | 78 |
| 8 | Pedro Rangelsimilar↗ | Coritiba | 26 | €1.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 9 | Mio Backhaussimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 22 | €14m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Maarten Vandevoordtsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €16m | 92 | 78 |
| 11 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Frederik Rønnowsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Maarten Paes · strong: Big chances created, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maarten Paes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton) does the closest job to Maarten Paes, at 95/100 on profile. Jasper Schendelaar and Koen Casteels follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maarten Paes?
Yes — Kewin (Moreirense) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €800k, a 81/100 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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