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, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Volckaert, Ümit Akdağ from Alanyaspor stands out with a fit score of 84/100, while Leandro Morgalla of VfL Bochum offers a solid alternative with a fit score of 82/100. These players provide similar tactical roles and could effectively fill the gap left by Volckaert.
Best replacements for Matties Volckaert
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leandro Morgallasimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €3.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Victor Paradasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Justin Hoogmasimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €500k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Guus Offerhaussimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Maxence Maisonneuvesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 27 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Bartol Franjićsimilar↗ | Venezia | 26 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 90 | 89 |
| 11 | Oscar Naaseisimilar↗ | Granada | 21 | €1.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | José Marsàsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 24 | €3.4m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matties Volckaert
≈ 100% Matties Volckaert · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key 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: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matties Volckaert?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leandro Morgalla (VfL Bochum 1848) does the closest job to Matties Volckaert, at 92/100 on profile. Ümit Akdağ and Victor Parada follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matties Volckaert?
Yes — Justin Hoogma (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 82/100 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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