Players like Matt O'Riley
CMOlympique de Marseille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt O'Riley's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matt O'Riley are James Ward-Prowse, Enzo Le Fée, Mathias Jensen. Doppel rates James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jens Toornstra scores 84/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Matt O'Riley is a creative playmaking midfielder with an eye for goal, excelling in generating chances and delivering precise crosses. His elite output in expected goals and assists per 90 minutes highlights his ability to influence matches, though his finishing leaves room for improvement. While injury concerns have limited his availability, his playmaking prowess makes him a valuable asset in the midfield for Olympique de Marseille.
Strengths: xG + xA, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matt O'Riley
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Sebastian Szymańskisimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 27 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt O'Riley
≈ 100% Matt O'Riley · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Matt O'Riley · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Matt O'Riley · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matt O'Riley?
By Doppel's fit score, James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Matt O'Riley, with a 85/100 overall match. Enzo Le Fée and Mathias Jensen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matt O'Riley?
Yes. Jens Toornstra (FC Utrecht) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matt O'Riley?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matt O'Riley'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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