Players like Ian Maatsen
LBAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIan Maatsen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ian Maatsen are Kassoum Ouattara, Nuno Tavares, Maximilian Mittelstädt. Doppel rates Kassoum Ouattara (AS Monaco) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luca Netz scores 83/100 at about €7.7m. Data as of September 2026.
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Ian Maatsen is an aggressive, forward-thinking left-back who excels in creating opportunities from the flank. His impressive metrics in shots, successful dribbles, and accurate final-third passes highlight his ability to impact the attack, ranking in the top 4% among his positional peers. With only three games missed in the last three seasons, he is a reliable presence on the pitch, though his finishing remains a notable area for improvement.
Strengths: Shots, Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ian Maatsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kassoum Ouattarasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €12m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Nuno Mendessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €77m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €39m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 89 | 86 |
| 12 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ian Maatsen
≈ 100% Ian Maatsen · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ian Maatsen · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ian Maatsen · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ian Maatsen?
By Doppel's fit score, Kassoum Ouattara (AS Monaco) is the closest profile to Ian Maatsen, with a 84/100 overall match. Nuno Tavares and Maximilian Mittelstädt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ian Maatsen?
Yes. Luca Netz (Borussia M'gladbach) plays a similar left back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €7.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ian Maatsen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ian Maatsen's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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