Players like Mattéo Guendouzi
CM/CDMFenerbahçe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMattéo Guendouzi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mattéo Guendouzi are Gianluca Busio, Ivan Ilić, Kenneth Taylor. Doppel rates Gianluca Busio (Venezia) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Swift scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Mattéo Guendouzi is a sophisticated ball-playing central midfielder, excelling in orchestrating play from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his peers, he showcases pinpoint accuracy in final-third passes and long balls, making him a vital link in attack. His durability is impressive, missing just four games in three seasons, underscoring his reliability. While he may not dominate aerial duels, his ability to dictate the tempo and create chances makes him an invaluable asset in the midfield.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mattéo Guendouzi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mattéo Guendouzi
≈ 100% Mattéo Guendouzi · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Mattéo Guendouzi · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Mattéo Guendouzi · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mattéo Guendouzi?
By Doppel's fit score, Gianluca Busio (Venezia) is the closest profile to Mattéo Guendouzi, with a 85/100 overall match. Ivan Ilić and Kenneth Taylor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mattéo Guendouzi?
Yes. John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
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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