Players like Marc Mateu
LB/LMCD Eldense · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarc Mateu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marc Mateu are Tiago Araújo, Dean James, Luca Zanimacchia. Doppel rates Tiago Araújo (KAA Gent) a 87/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Reinaldo scores 88/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Marc Mateu
Marc Mateu is a creative left-back known for his exceptional crossing ability and playmaking from wide areas. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his peers, he consistently delivers accurate crosses and key passes, showcasing his role as a reliable attacking outlet. While not primarily focused on defensive duels, his durability is evident with only 18 games missed over the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence on the flank.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marc Mateu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Luca Zanimacchiasimilar↗ | Modena | 28 | €1.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Maxim De Cuypersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 26 | €21m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Lasse Günthersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Tommaso Corazzasimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marc Mateu
≈ 100% Marc Mateu · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Marc Mateu · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Marc Mateu · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marc Mateu?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Araújo (KAA Gent) is the closest profile to Marc Mateu, with a 87/100 overall match. Dean James and Luca Zanimacchia are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marc Mateu?
Yes. Reinaldo (Mirassol) plays a similar left back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marc Mateu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marc Mateu's 2024/25 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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