Players like Henning Matriciani
CB/RBFC Schalke 04 · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitHenning Matriciani's profile ↗
The players most similar to Henning Matriciani are Nacho Vidal, Tristan Gooijer, Tiago Manso. Doppel rates Nacho Vidal (Real Oviedo) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Cherrion Valerius scores 86/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Henning Matriciani
Henning Matriciani is a tenacious defensive specialist, showcasing his strength as a centre-back/right-back with exceptional ability to win possession in the attacking third and contribute to tackles and interceptions. While his overall quality ranks him in the bottom 19% of his peers, his durability shines through with only 17 games missed in the last three seasons. Matriciani’s proactive defending and ability to disrupt opposition play make him a reliable asset, though his offensive contributions remain limited.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions, Shots. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Henning Matriciani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nacho Vidalsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Tristan Gooijersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 87 |
| 4 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Óscar Gilsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Cláudio Wincksimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 89 | 86 |
| 8 | Mehmet Aydınsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 24 | €1.5m | 88 | 87 |
| 9 | Darío Benavidessimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 23 | €400k | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Hugo Siquetsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 24 | €4.1m | 88 | 86 |
| 11 | Arda Kurtulansimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €6.8m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Lilian Raolisoasimilar↗ | Angers | 26 | €4.1m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Henning Matriciani
≈ 100% Henning Matriciani · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Henning Matriciani · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Henning Matriciani · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Henning Matriciani?
By Doppel's fit score, Nacho Vidal (Real Oviedo) is the closest profile to Henning Matriciani, with a 84/100 overall match. Tristan Gooijer and Tiago Manso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Henning Matriciani?
Yes. Cherrion Valerius (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Henning Matriciani?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Henning Matriciani's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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