Players like Mateus Fernandes
CM/CAMSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMateus Fernandes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mateus Fernandes are Exequiel Palacios, Tom Bischof, Éderson. Doppel rates Exequiel Palacios (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) 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 September 2026.
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Mateus Fernandes is a dynamic central midfielder with strong tackling and interception skills, making him an aggressive ball-winner in the engine room. His elite Sofascore rating places him in the top 11% of his positional peers, showcasing his overall quality. He excels in distributing the ball with accurate long passes while consistently winning duels, contributing to both defensive solidity and offensive transitions. With no games missed over the last three seasons, he’s a reliable asset for any team.
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↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 90 | 82 |
* 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: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mateus Fernandes?
By Doppel's fit score, Exequiel Palacios (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to Mateus Fernandes, with a 81/100 overall match. Tom Bischof and Éderson 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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