Players like Mateus Fernandes
CM/CAMTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMateus Fernandes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mateus Fernandes are Exequiel Palacios, Tom Bischof, Filip Krastev. Doppel rates Exequiel Palacios (Ipswich Town) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matúš Bero scores 81/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mateus Fernandes is a dynamic central midfielder who excels in both defensive and distributional roles. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his peers, he showcases exceptional tackling and interception skills, complemented by precise long passing. His durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset in any midfield setup.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mateus Fernandes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €26m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mateus Fernandes
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Touches, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mateus Fernandes?
Statistically, Exequiel Palacios (Ipswich Town) is the closest look-alike to Mateus Fernandes — a 81/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mateus Fernandes?
By Doppel's fit score, Exequiel Palacios (Ipswich Town) is the closest profile to Mateus Fernandes, with a 81/100 overall match. Tom Bischof and Filip Krastev are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mateus Fernandes?
Yes. Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mateus Fernandes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mateus Fernandes'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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