Players like Pape Matar Sarr
CM/CDMTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Matar Sarr's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pape Matar Sarr are Yangel Herrera, Nico O'Reilly, Alex Scott. Doppel rates Yangel Herrera (Real Sociedad) a 83/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 82/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Pape Matar Sarr is a dynamic central midfielder with a knack for dictating play and winning possession in the attacking third. His elite ranking in final-third passes and touches underscores his ability to influence games, making him a key asset for Tottenham. With impressive durability, having missed only five games in three seasons, Sarr is a reliable presence in the heart of the midfield, showcasing both creativity and tenacity.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pape Matar Sarr
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Matar Sarr
≈ 100% Pape Matar Sarr · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Pape Matar Sarr · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Pape Matar Sarr · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Pape Matar Sarr?
Statistically, Yangel Herrera (Real Sociedad) is the closest look-alike to Pape Matar Sarr — a 83/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Pape Matar Sarr?
By Doppel's fit score, Yangel Herrera (Real Sociedad) is the closest profile to Pape Matar Sarr, with a 83/100 overall match. Nico O'Reilly and Alex Scott are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pape Matar Sarr?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pape Matar Sarr?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pape Matar Sarr'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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