Players like Mattéo Guendouzi
CM/CDMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMattéo Guendouzi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mattéo Guendouzi are Paul Nebel, Arne Maier, Ivan Ilić. Doppel rates Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 85/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 83/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Mattéo Guendouzi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 86 | 85 |
| 2 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 83 | 82 |
| 8 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 82 | 82 |
| 10 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 23 | €11m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mattéo Guendouzi
≈ 100% Mattéo Guendouzi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mattéo Guendouzi · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mattéo Guendouzi · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mattéo Guendouzi?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Mattéo Guendouzi, with a 85/100 overall match. Arne Maier and Ivan Ilić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mattéo Guendouzi?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mattéo Guendouzi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mattéo Guendouzi's 2025/26 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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