Players like Metinho
CM/CDMSparta Rotterdam · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMetinho's profile ↗
The players most similar to Metinho are Yassin Oukili, Yangel Herrera, Noah Mbamba. Doppel rates Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yassin Oukili scores 80/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Metinho is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in duels and defensive actions, making him a linchpin in breaking up opposition play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 39% of his peers, he showcases impressive tackling and interception stats, complemented by a surprising knack for finishing. His reliability is notable, having missed only 10 games in three seasons, underscoring his durability and importance to the squad. While not a primary creator, his strengths make him a key asset in midfield battles.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Metinho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Metinho
≈ 100% Metinho · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Metinho · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Metinho · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Metinho?
By Doppel's fit score, Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) is the closest profile to Metinho, with a 80/100 overall match. Yangel Herrera and Noah Mbamba are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Metinho?
Yes. Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Metinho?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Metinho'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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