Players like Matheus Henrique
CM/CDMCruzeiro · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatheus Henrique's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matheus Henrique are Davy van den Berg, Nikola Vlašić, Irakli Yegoian. Doppel rates Davy van den Berg (FC Utrecht) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Rodríguez scores 83/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Matheus Henrique is a dynamic central midfielder who thrives in possession and excels at winning the ball in the attacking third. His ability to key passes and execute successful dribbles makes him a valuable playmaker, contributing significantly to his team's offensive play. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, which could limit his impact over a full season. Despite these challenges, his skill set positions him as a reliable option in midfield when fit.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Key passes, Successful dribbles. Availability: 41 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matheus Henrique
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matheus Henrique
≈ 100% Matheus Henrique · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matheus Henrique · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Matheus Henrique · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Matheus Henrique?
Statistically, Davy van den Berg (FC Utrecht) is the closest look-alike to Matheus Henrique — a 84/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Matheus Henrique?
By Doppel's fit score, Davy van den Berg (FC Utrecht) is the closest profile to Matheus Henrique, with a 84/100 overall match. Nikola Vlašić and Irakli Yegoian are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matheus Henrique?
Yes. Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matheus Henrique?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matheus Henrique's 2023/24 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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