Players like Matheus Dias
CM/CDMCD Nacional · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatheus Dias's profile ↗
Matheus Dias is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for CD Nacional in the Primeira Liga, aged 24, with a market value of €2m. Players similar to Matheus Dias include Carlo Sickinger from SV 07 Elversberg with a fit score of 80/100, and Pascal Klemens from Hertha BSC, who has a fit score of 82/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles in their respective leagues.
About Matheus Dias
Matheus Dias is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up opposition play with his impressive clearance and aerial duel statistics. While he may not contribute significantly in attack, his defensive prowess places him in the top tier of his positional peers, particularly in tackles and interceptions. With a solid track record of availability, having missed few games, Dias remains a reliable presence in the heart of the midfield.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matheus Dias
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 94 | 80 |
| 5 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 6 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 93 | 78 |
| 7 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 93 | 78 |
| 9 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 11 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 12 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 92 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matheus Dias
≈ 100% Matheus Dias · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Matheus Dias · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Matheus Dias · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matheus Dias?
By Doppel's fit score, Carlo Sickinger (SV 07 Elversberg) is the closest profile to Matheus Dias, with a 81/100 overall match. Pascal Klemens and Sergio González are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matheus Dias?
Yes. Carlo Sickinger (SV 07 Elversberg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matheus Dias?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matheus Dias'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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