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, Beñat Gerenabarrena. Doppel rates Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) a 78/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Calvin Twigt scores 77/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nemanja Matić is a seasoned deep-lying playmaker, showcasing elite passing accuracy and vision that consistently unlocks defences. With a Sofascore rating in the top 30% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and final-third passes, while also demonstrating solid aerial prowess. At 38, his reliability is impressive, having missed only seven games in the last three seasons, making him a durable asset in midfield.
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 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 32 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 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: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nemanja Matić?
Statistically, Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) is the closest look-alike to Nemanja Matić — a 78/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 Beñat Gerenabarrena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nemanja Matić?
Yes. Calvin Twigt (Willem II Tilburg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 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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