Players like Metinho
CM/CDMSparta Rotterdam · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMetinho's profile ↗
The players most similar to Metinho are Daniel Requena, Manolo Portanova, Lawrence Agyekum. Doppel rates Daniel Requena (Córdoba) a 81/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Manolo Portanova scores 81/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Metinho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 80 | 81 |
| 3 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 83 | 81 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 82 | 80 |
| 6 | Oskar Øhlenschlaegersimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 22 | €2.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Paxten Aaronsonsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €5.6m | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 75 | 80 |
| 11 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Metinho
≈ 100% Metinho · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Metinho · strong: Non-penalty goals, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90, Shots /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, Daniel Requena (Córdoba) is the closest profile to Metinho, with a 81/100 overall match. Manolo Portanova and Lawrence Agyekum are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Metinho?
Yes. Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €200k.
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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