Players like Mats Rots
LBTSG Hoffenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMats Rots's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mats Rots are Rayan Aït-Nouri, Alfie Doughty, Nazinho. Doppel rates Rayan Aït-Nouri (Manchester City) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Niels Nkounkou scores 87/100 at about €2.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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Mats Rots is an attacking left-back who thrives in the final third, showcasing a remarkable ability to contribute both goals and assists. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his positional peers, he’s established himself as a reliable performer, consistently generating chances and finding the net. His durability is impressive too, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable asset for any squad looking to bolster their attacking output from defense.
Strengths: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mats Rots
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €39m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 96 | 88 |
| 3 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 95 | 89 |
| 4 | Mauro Júniorsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €19m | 95 | 84 |
| 5 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 6 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 94 | 87 |
| 7 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Dimitrios Giannoulissimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €3.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Maximiliano Araújosimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 26 | €32m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mats Rots
≈ 100% Mats Rots · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Mats Rots · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Mats Rots · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mats Rots?
Statistically, Rayan Aït-Nouri (Manchester City) is the closest look-alike to Mats Rots — a 85/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mats Rots?
By Doppel's fit score, Rayan Aït-Nouri (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Mats Rots, with a 85/100 overall match. Alfie Doughty and Nazinho are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mats Rots?
Yes. Niels Nkounkou (Nice) plays a similar left back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €2.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mats Rots?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mats Rots'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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