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 Kevin Stöger, James Ward-Prowse, Farès Chaïbi. Doppel rates Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) a 85/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 85/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Matt O'Riley
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 2 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €15m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 85 | 84 |
| 5 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 19 | €38m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 28 | €16m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt O'Riley
≈ 100% Matt O'Riley · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matt O'Riley · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Matt O'Riley · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matt O'Riley?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to Matt O'Riley, with a 85/100 overall match. James Ward-Prowse and Farès Chaïbi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matt O'Riley?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.9m.
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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