Players like Mathis Riou
CBGuingamp · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMathis Riou's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mathis Riou are Aaron Cresswell, Vetle Skjaervik, Andrea Ciofi. Doppel rates Aaron Cresswell (Stoke City) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Aaron Cresswell scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Mathis Riou
Mathis Riou is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing the ball from the back, evidenced by his top 25% ranking in key passes per 90 minutes. Despite being less effective in duels, his durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While his overall performance places him in the bottom 32% of his positional peers, his ability to contribute to build-up play is a notable asset for Guingamp.
Strengths: Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mathis Riou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 37 | €300k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Vetle Skjaerviksimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 26 | €700k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Andrea Ciofisimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Patricsimilar↗ | Lazio | 33 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Ethan Amundsen-Daysimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €1.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 86 | 85 |
| 10 | Guus Offerhaussimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Luca Sirchsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €2.3m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mathis Riou
≈ 100% Mathis Riou · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Mathis Riou · strong: Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Mathis Riou · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mathis Riou?
By Doppel's fit score, Aaron Cresswell (Stoke City) is the closest profile to Mathis Riou, with a 82/100 overall match. Vetle Skjaervik and Andrea Ciofi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mathis Riou?
Yes. Aaron Cresswell (Stoke City) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mathis Riou?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mathis Riou's 2024/25 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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