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 September 2026.
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Connor Metcalfe is an attacking-minded central midfielder, adept at creating big chances and contributing to the scoreline with three goals and five assists this season. His ability to generate shots and create opportunities places him in the top 22% of his positional peers, showcasing his offensive prowess. However, his injury history has seen him miss significant time, which may raise concerns about his reliability. Despite this, when fit, he is a valuable asset in the midfield.
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 | 82 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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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