Players like Matteo Darmian
RM/RB/CBInter · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatteo Darmian's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matteo Darmian are David Hrnčár, Ricard Sánchez, Kyriani Sabbe. Doppel rates David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) a 90/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, David Hrnčár scores 90/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Matteo Darmian is a versatile right-back with a knack for contributing in attack, showcasing traits of a modern wing-back. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 35% of his peers, he excels in creating opportunities, ranking in the top 14% for key passes and top 16% for finishing. While his defensive metrics may not stand out, his ability to deliver accurate final-third passes and score non-penalty goals makes him a valuable asset going forward, though his injury history is a concern for consistent availability.
Strengths: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matteo Darmian
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 94 | 90 |
| 2 | Ricard Sánchezsimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €3.2m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Kyriani Sabbesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €7.7m | 94 | 89 |
| 4 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 24 | €1.5m | 93 | 88 |
| 5 | Thérence Koudousimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €4.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Rodrigo Pinheirosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 24 | €4.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Samuele Birindellisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €2.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Luis Riojasimilar↗ | Valencia | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Antoine Hainautsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.3m | 92 | 88 |
| 11 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | AC Sparta Praha | 24 | €3.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 26 | €5.0m | 92 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matteo Darmian
≈ 100% Matteo Darmian · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Matteo Darmian · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Matteo Darmian · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Matteo Darmian?
Statistically, David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) is the closest look-alike to Matteo Darmian — a 90/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Matteo Darmian?
By Doppel's fit score, David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) is the closest profile to Matteo Darmian, with a 90/100 overall match. Ricard Sánchez and Kyriani Sabbe are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matteo Darmian?
Yes. David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 90/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matteo Darmian?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matteo Darmian's 2024/25 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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