Players like Matteo Pessina
CM/CDMMonza · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatteo Pessina's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matteo Pessina are Pepelu, Abdoulaye Touré, Eric Ebimbe. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 75/100 overall match — 75/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 74/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Matteo Pessina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 75 | 75 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 75 | 75 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 70 | 74 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 68 | 74 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 82 | 74 |
| 6 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 70 | 74 |
| 7 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 76 | 74 |
| 8 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 72 | 74 |
| 9 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 81 | 74 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €43m | 77 | 73 |
| 11 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 91 | 73 |
| 12 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €1.0m | 79 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matteo Pessina
≈ 100% Matteo Pessina · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Matteo Pessina · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matteo Pessina · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matteo Pessina?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Matteo Pessina, with a 75/100 overall match. Abdoulaye Touré and Eric Ebimbe are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matteo Pessina?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 74/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matteo Pessina?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matteo Pessina's 2024/25 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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