Players like Magnus Mattsson
CAM/CMNEC Nijmegen · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMagnus Mattsson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Magnus Mattsson are Evann Guessand, Malik Tillman, Karim Adeyemi. Doppel rates Evann Guessand (Crystal Palace) a 89/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Cyril Ngonge scores 86/100 at about €6.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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Magnus Mattsson is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his goal-scoring prowess and creative flair. With an elite Sofascore rating placing him in the top 3% of his positional peers, he boasts impressive metrics, including 11 goals and 4 assists in just 19 appearances this season. While his defensive contributions may lag, his ability to successfully dribble and finish makes him a potent threat in the final third. Despite some injury concerns, his scoring ability marks him as a key player for NEC Nijmegen.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles. Availability: 48 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Magnus Mattsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €24m | 97 | 89 |
| 2 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Karim Adeyemisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €41m | 96 | 86 |
| 4 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 96 | 86 |
| 5 | Adam Hložeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €10m | 95 | 87 |
| 6 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | Monza | 26 | €6.8m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 27 | €73m | 95 | 84 |
| 8 | Jamal Musialasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 23 | €97m | 94 | 84 |
| 9 | Christian Pulišićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 28 | €43m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Genoa | 26 | €14m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 93 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Magnus Mattsson
≈ 100% Magnus Mattsson · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Magnus Mattsson · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Magnus Mattsson · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Magnus Mattsson?
Statistically, Evann Guessand (Crystal Palace) is the closest look-alike to Magnus Mattsson — a 89/100 profile match (97/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Magnus Mattsson?
By Doppel's fit score, Evann Guessand (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Magnus Mattsson, with a 89/100 overall match. Malik Tillman and Karim Adeyemi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Magnus Mattsson?
Yes. Cyril Ngonge (Monza) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €6.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Magnus Mattsson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Magnus Mattsson's 2023/24 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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