Players like Mateo Pellegrino
STClub Atlético Platense · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMateo Pellegrino's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mateo Pellegrino are Toni Martínez, Steve Ngoura, Phillip Tietz. Doppel rates Toni Martínez (Deportivo Alavés) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Phillip Tietz scores 79/100 at about €3.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Mateo Pellegrino is a robust, defensive-minded striker, excelling in duels and aerial challenges, making him a valuable asset in physical contests. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 38% of his peers, his durability stands out, with only three games missed in the last three seasons. Pellegrino's ability to win possession in the attacking third and contribute defensively adds depth to his game, although he could improve his crossing accuracy to enhance his overall offensive impact.
Strengths: Duels won, Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mateo Pellegrino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Steve Ngourasimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €4.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 34 | €6.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Keinan Davissimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 35 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mateo Pellegrino
≈ 100% Mateo Pellegrino · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Mateo Pellegrino · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Mateo Pellegrino · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mateo Pellegrino?
By Doppel's fit score, Toni Martínez (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Mateo Pellegrino, with a 80/100 overall match. Steve Ngoura and Phillip Tietz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mateo Pellegrino?
Yes. Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €3.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mateo Pellegrino?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mateo Pellegrino's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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