Players like Matteo Politano
RW/RMSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatteo Politano's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matteo Politano are Pedro Neto, Mohamed Ihattaren, Dilane Bakwa. Doppel rates Pedro Neto (Chelsea) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mohamed Ihattaren scores 88/100 at about €3.2m. Data as of October 2026.
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Matteo Politano is a dynamic right winger, excelling as a creative outlet with a keen eye for key passes and accurate crosses. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his peers, he consistently influences games, providing valuable assists and maintaining high-quality final-third play. While not dominant in aerial duels, his reliability shines through with just nine games missed in three seasons, showcasing his durability and importance to Napoli's attacking prowess.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matteo Politano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Netosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €58m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Dilane Bakwasimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €26m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €4.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Konstantinos Karetsassimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 19 | €34m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Jacob Murphysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 31 | €11m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €30m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 23 | €98m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Ángel Di Maríasimilar↗ | Rosario Central | 38 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Junya Itosimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 33 | €3.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Esmir Bajraktarevićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €8.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Oğuz Aydınsimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matteo Politano
≈ 100% Matteo Politano · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Matteo Politano · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Matteo Politano · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Matteo Politano?
Statistically, Pedro Neto (Chelsea) is the closest look-alike to Matteo Politano — a 83/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Matteo Politano?
By Doppel's fit score, Pedro Neto (Chelsea) is the closest profile to Matteo Politano, with a 83/100 overall match. Mohamed Ihattaren and Dilane Bakwa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matteo Politano?
Yes. Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar right winger role and rates 88/100 at roughly €3.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matteo Politano?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matteo Politano's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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