Players like Matheus Dias
CM/CDMCD Nacional · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatheus Dias's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matheus Dias are Carlo Sickinger, Pascal Klemens, Sergio González. Doppel rates Carlo Sickinger (SV 07 Elversberg) a 81/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Carlo Sickinger scores 81/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Matheus Dias is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up opposition play and dominating aerial battles. His elite clearances and strong tackle-interception numbers highlight his defensive acumen, making him a reliable shield for the backline. While his creative output in the final third is limited, his overall durability—missing only 15 games in three seasons—underscores his reliability in the squad. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 37% of his peers, his defensive strengths make him a valuable asset in a team-focused role.
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 · 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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