Players like Matías Vecino
CM/CDMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatías Vecino's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matías Vecino are Pepelu, Tomáš Souček, Mikel Vesga. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 79/100 overall match — 81/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gonzalo Escalante scores 77/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Matías Vecino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 81 | 79 |
| 2 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 85 | 78 |
| 3 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 77 | 78 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €42m | 79 | 77 |
| 7 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 81 | 77 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 76 | 77 |
| 9 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 78 | 76 |
| 10 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 72 | 76 |
| 11 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €6.2m | 77 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matías Vecino
≈ 100% Matías Vecino · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Matías Vecino · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Matías Vecino · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matías Vecino?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Matías Vecino, with a 79/100 overall match. Tomáš Souček and Mikel Vesga are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matías Vecino?
Yes. Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
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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