Players like Mathijs Tielemans
CM/CDMVitesse · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMathijs Tielemans's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mathijs Tielemans are Mohamed Ihattaren, Mohamed Nassoh, Levi Smans. Doppel rates Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) a 83/100 overall match — 83/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mohamed Nassoh scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Mathijs Tielemans
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 83 | 83 |
| 2 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 82 | 82 |
| 4 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 82 | 82 |
| 8 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 84 | 81 |
| 10 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Raphael Veigasimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 31 | €6.7m | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mathijs Tielemans
≈ 100% Mathijs Tielemans · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Mathijs Tielemans · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Mathijs Tielemans · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mathijs Tielemans?
By Doppel's fit score, Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Mathijs Tielemans, with a 83/100 overall match. Mohamed Nassoh and Levi Smans are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mathijs Tielemans?
Yes. Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mathijs Tielemans?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mathijs Tielemans's 2023/24 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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