Who should replace Robert-Jan Vanwesemael?
RM/RBSint-Truidense VV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRobert-Jan Vanwesemael's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Robert-Jan Vanwesemael, the best-fitting right midfielders are Aitor Ruibal, Jonathan Clauss, Felix Passlack. Aitor Ruibal (Real Betis) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Felix Passlack at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Robert-Jan Vanwesemael
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Thérence Koudousimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €4.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Marius Wolfsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €2.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Ángel Pérezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €2.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Zakaria El Ouahdisimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 25 | €19m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Konrad Laimersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 29 | €31m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Fredrik Sjøvoldsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €11m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Robert-Jan Vanwesemael
≈ 100% Robert-Jan Vanwesemael · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Robert-Jan Vanwesemael · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Robert-Jan Vanwesemael · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Robert-Jan Vanwesemael?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aitor Ruibal (Real Betis) does the closest job to Robert-Jan Vanwesemael, at 94/100 on profile. Jonathan Clauss and Felix Passlack follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Robert-Jan Vanwesemael?
Yes — Felix Passlack (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar right midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Robert-Jan Vanwesemael?
Doppel learns Robert-Jan Vanwesemael's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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