Players like Azor Matusiwa
CM/CDMIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAzor Matusiwa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Azor Matusiwa are Nacho Martín, Marcus Lindberg, Beñat Gerenabarrena. Doppel rates Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Peru Nolaskoain scores 77/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Azor Matusiwa is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his tenacious tackling and aerial prowess, making him a key disruptor in the center of the pitch. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 17% of his positional peers, he consistently excels in tackles and interceptions, contributing to his team's defensive stability. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only one game in three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the field.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Azor Matusiwa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Silas Andersensimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 22 | €7.2m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €6.5m | 91 | 77 |
| 6 | Silas Gnakasimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 28 | €900k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Azor Matusiwa
≈ 100% Azor Matusiwa · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Azor Matusiwa · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Azor Matusiwa · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Azor Matusiwa?
By Doppel's fit score, Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) is the closest profile to Azor Matusiwa, with a 80/100 overall match. Marcus Lindberg and Beñat Gerenabarrena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Azor Matusiwa?
Yes. Peru Nolaskoain (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Azor Matusiwa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Azor Matusiwa'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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