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, Konstantinos Karetsas. Doppel rates Pedro Neto (Chelsea) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ángel Di María scores 86/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Matteo Politano is a creative right winger, adept at delivering precise crosses and key passes, making him a vital playmaker in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 25% of his positional peers, he consistently showcases his ability to influence matches through his vision and accuracy. His durability stands out, having missed only nine games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability and importance to SSC Napoli’s attacking dynamics.
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 | Konstantinos Karetsassimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 19 | €34m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Jacob Murphysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 31 | €11m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €98m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Ángel Di Maríasimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Junya Itosimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 33 | €3.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Esmir Bajraktarevićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €8.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Oğuz Aydınsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 85 |
* 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: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
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 Konstantinos Karetsas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matteo Politano?
Yes. Ángel Di María (Benfica) plays a similar right winger role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.9m.
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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