Players like Mats Pannewig
CMVfL Bochum 1848 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMats Pannewig's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mats Pannewig are Makaya Ibrahima Diaby, Thiago Ojeda, Bobby Clark. Doppel rates Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (Cercle Brugge) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thiago Ojeda scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Mats Pannewig is a combative central midfielder with a strong aerial presence, excelling in aerial duels and clearances. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 13% of his peers, his ability to dominate in the air and successfully dribble makes him a key defensive asset. With only 10 games missed over the last three seasons, he has proven to be a durable and reliable option in midfield, contributing to his team's defensive stability.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mats Pannewig
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Bobby Clarksimilar↗ | Derby County | 21 | €8.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mats Pannewig
≈ 100% Mats Pannewig · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Mats Pannewig · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Mats Pannewig · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mats Pannewig?
By Doppel's fit score, Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Mats Pannewig, with a 82/100 overall match. Thiago Ojeda and Bobby Clark are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mats Pannewig?
Yes. Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mats Pannewig?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mats Pannewig'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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