Players like Mateus Fernandes
CM/CAMWest Ham United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMateus Fernandes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mateus Fernandes are Nico Paz, Paul Nebel, Nadiem Amiri. Doppel rates Nico Paz (Como) a 79/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rémy Cabella scores 78/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Mateus Fernandes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 86 | 79 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 80 | 78 |
| 3 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 84 | 78 |
| 4 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €11m | 82 | 78 |
| 5 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 84 | 78 |
| 7 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 81 | 78 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 79 | 78 |
| 10 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 80 | 78 |
| 11 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 81 | 77 |
| 12 | Arthur Avom Ebongsimilar↗ | Lorient | 22 | €19m | 94 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mateus Fernandes
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mateus Fernandes?
By Doppel's fit score, Nico Paz (Como) is the closest profile to Mateus Fernandes, with a 79/100 overall match. Paul Nebel and Nadiem Amiri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mateus Fernandes?
Yes. Rémy Cabella (Lille) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €1.2m.
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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