Players like Matthieu Huard
LB/CBRed Star FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatthieu Huard's profile ↗
Matthieu Huard is a left-back/centre-back for Red Star FC in Ligue 2, with 25 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Huard include Marvin Peersman from FC Groningen, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Taiga Hata of Sint-Truidense VV, also with a fit score of 85/100. Other comparable players are John Tolkin from Holstein Kiel, with a fit score of 86/100, and Kazımcan Karataş from Başakşehir FK, who has a fit score of 84/100.
About Matthieu Huard
Matthieu Huard is a versatile left-back/centre-back known for his ball progression and successful dribbling, ranking in the top 24% of his peers in that metric. While his overall quality places him in the bottom 39%, his durability shines through with only six games missed over the last three seasons. Huard's ability to drive forward and contribute to build-up play is a notable asset, although he may need to improve his impact in aerial duels and overall influence in the final third.
Strengths: Successful dribbles. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matthieu Huard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €200k | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Taiga Hatasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 86 |
| 4 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Yusuf Özdemirsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 25 | €3.1m | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 87 | 85 |
| 9 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matthieu Huard
≈ 100% Matthieu Huard · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Matthieu Huard · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Matthieu Huard · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matthieu Huard?
By Doppel's fit score, Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) is the closest profile to Matthieu Huard, with a 85/100 overall match. Taiga Hata and John Tolkin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matthieu Huard?
Yes. Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matthieu Huard?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matthieu Huard's 2025/26 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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