Who should replace Wilguens Paugain?
RBSV Zulte Waregem · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilguens Paugain's profile ↗
Wilguens Paugain is a right-back for SV Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Pro League, with 24 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Paugain, Brayann Pereira from NEC Nijmegen, with a fit score of 81/100, stands out, alongside Siebe Horemans of FC Utrecht, who has a fit score of 80/100. Both players offer similar tactical capabilities to Paugain.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siebe Horemanssimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 28 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 2 | Julian Eitschbergersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Brayann Pereirasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Timothee Pembelesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €1.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Jeremy Ngakiasimilar↗ | Watford | 26 | €2.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Thomas Meuniersimilar↗ | Sunderland | 35 | €1.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Cláudio Wincksimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Enzo Tacafredsimilar↗ | Nancy | 21 | €1.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Joe Scallysimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €6.6m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €24m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wilguens Paugain
≈ 100% Wilguens Paugain · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Wilguens Paugain · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Wilguens Paugain · strong: Duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wilguens Paugain?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Siebe Horemans (FC Utrecht) does the closest job to Wilguens Paugain, at 89/100 on profile. Julian Eitschberger and Brayann Pereira follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Wilguens Paugain?
Yes — Cláudio Winck (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar right back role at roughly €800k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Wilguens Paugain?
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