Players like Nemanja Matić
CM/CDMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNemanja Matić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nemanja Matić are Nacho Martín, Jason Knight, Ramiz Zerrouki. Doppel rates Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) a 78/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Calvin Twigt scores 78/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nemanja Matić is a seasoned deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his ability to dictate the tempo and connect play with precision. With a Sofascore rating in the top 38% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and final-third passes, making him a reliable asset in midfield. His impressive aerial ability further solidifies his role, while his durability over the past three seasons reflects a dependable presence for Sassuolo.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nemanja Matić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Jason Knightsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €6.4m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €4.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nemanja Matić
≈ 100% Nemanja Matić · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nemanja Matić · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nemanja Matić · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nemanja Matić?
By Doppel's fit score, Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) is the closest profile to Nemanja Matić, with a 78/100 overall match. Jason Knight and Ramiz Zerrouki are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nemanja Matić?
Yes. Calvin Twigt (FC Volendam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nemanja Matić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nemanja Matić's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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