Players like Connor Metcalfe
CM/CDM/CAMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitConnor Metcalfe's profile ↗
The players most similar to Connor Metcalfe are Matt O'Riley, Adam Daghim, Edu Expósito. Doppel rates Matt O'Riley (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, David van der Werff scores 85/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
About Connor Metcalfe
Connor Metcalfe is a creative deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his ability to generate chances from midfield with a strong knack for big chances created. Currently rated in the top 33% of his positional peers, he combines vision with a commendable goal-scoring touch, evidenced by his 3 goals and 5 assists this season. However, his defensive contributions in duels and interceptions could be more robust. Despite a history of injuries, he has shown resilience with 30 appearances this season, proving his worth to FC St. Pauli.
Strengths: Big chances created, Shots. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Connor Metcalfe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt O'Rileysimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Adam Daghimsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €8.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Yankuba Mintehsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €42m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | David van der Werffsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Romain Del Castillosimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 30 | €6.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Ilias Akhomachsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €11m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Connor Metcalfe
≈ 100% Connor Metcalfe · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Connor Metcalfe · strong: Big chances created, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Connor Metcalfe · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Connor Metcalfe?
By Doppel's fit score, Matt O'Riley (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Connor Metcalfe, with a 82/100 overall match. Adam Daghim and Edu Expósito are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Connor Metcalfe?
Yes. David van der Werff (FC Groningen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Connor Metcalfe?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Connor Metcalfe'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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