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 (Fortuna Sittard) 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 October 2026.
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Metinho is a tenacious defensive midfielder who excels in breaking up opposition play, as evidenced by his elite dueling and tackling metrics. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 39% of his peers, he combines defensive prowess with an eye for goal, contributing effectively in the final third. His reliability is a key asset, having missed only 10 games over the past three seasons, showcasing his durability and dependability in the midfield.
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↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 25 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €39m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €13m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 86 | 81 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Metinho?
Statistically, Yassin Oukili (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest look-alike to Metinho — a 80/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Metinho?
By Doppel's fit score, Yassin Oukili (Fortuna Sittard) 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 (Fortuna Sittard) 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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