Players like Matías Vecino
CM/CDMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatías Vecino's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matías Vecino are Eric García, Mikel Vesga, Roberto Gagliardini. Doppel rates Eric García (FC Barcelona) a 77/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Assunção scores 78/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Matías Vecino is a goal-scoring central midfielder with a knack for finishing, showcasing his prowess as a box-to-box engine. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 42% among peers, his elite non-penalty goals and aerial ability highlight his attacking threat and physical presence. However, his injury record raises concerns about reliability, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots. Availability: 34 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matías Vecino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 5 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 84 | 78 |
| 11 | Jakub Modersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €11m | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matías Vecino
≈ 100% Matías Vecino · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Matías Vecino · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Matías Vecino · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matías Vecino?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric García (FC Barcelona) is the closest profile to Matías Vecino, with a 77/100 overall match. Mikel Vesga and Roberto Gagliardini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matías Vecino?
Yes. Gustavo Assunção (AVS - Futebol SAD) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matías Vecino?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matías Vecino'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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