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 September 2026.
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Matt Doherty is a versatile and durable right-back who excels in aerial duels and distribution, showcasing a strong ability to win challenges and deliver accurate long balls. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 49% of his positional peers, he’s a reliable presence in defense and can contribute offensively when needed. His availability is a plus, having missed just eight games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability and fitness.
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↗ | Luton Town | 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↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 82 | 79 |
| 10 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 82 | 78 |
| 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 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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