Who should replace Matties Volckaert?
CBKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatties Volckaert's profile ↗
Matties Volckaert is a centre-back for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League, having made 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Volckaert, Linus Gechter from Hertha BSC stands out with a fit score of 89/100, while Ümit Akdağ of Alanyaspor offers a strong alternative with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartol Franjićsimilar↗ | Venezia | 26 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 91 | 89 |
| 4 | Maxence Maisonneuvesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 27 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Guus Offerhaussimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Justin Hoogmasimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 28 | €500k | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Victor Paradasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €3.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | José Marsàsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 24 | €3.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 29 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Lille | 32 | €1.8m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matties Volckaert
≈ 100% Matties Volckaert · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Matties Volckaert · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Matties Volckaert · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matties Volckaert?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bartol Franjić (Venezia) does the closest job to Matties Volckaert, at 92/100 on profile. Ümit Akdağ and Linus Gechter follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matties Volckaert?
Yes — Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matties Volckaert?
Doppel learns Matties Volckaert's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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