Players like Matt Doherty
RB/CB/RMWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt Doherty's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matt Doherty are Syb Van Ottele, Terry Devlin, Rio Hillen. Doppel rates Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Matt Doherty is a versatile and durable defender, excelling as a right-back with the ability to contribute in aerial duels and long-range passing. His impressive aerial prowess places him in the top 5% among peers, while his high volume of touches and successful duels showcases his active involvement in both defensive and transitional play. With only a handful of games missed in recent seasons, he proves to be a reliable asset for any squad.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matt Doherty
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 83 | 80 |
| 7 | Mehdi Lérissimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €1.9m | 83 | 79 |
| 8 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 82 | 79 |
| 10 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | Arthursimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €7.4m | 82 | 80 |
| 12 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 81 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt Doherty
≈ 100% Matt Doherty · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Matt Doherty · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Matt Doherty · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Matt Doherty?
Statistically, Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest look-alike to Matt Doherty — a 81/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Matt Doherty?
By Doppel's fit score, Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Matt Doherty, with a 81/100 overall match. Terry Devlin and Rio Hillen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matt Doherty?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar right back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matt Doherty?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matt Doherty's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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