Players like Dimitri Payet
CAM/STVasco da Gama · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitDimitri Payet's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dimitri Payet are Levi Smans, Calvin Stengs, Thorgan Hazard. Doppel rates Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Levi Smans scores 80/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Dimitri Payet is a creative attacking midfielder known for his vision and playmaking ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his peers, he excels at delivering accurate long balls and crosses, making him a key asset in the final third. While his injury history raises concerns about durability, when fit, Payet remains a potent force capable of unlocking defenses with his precise passing and intelligent movement.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dimitri Payet
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €4.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Albert Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | Lazio | 29 | €11m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 23 | €98m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dimitri Payet
≈ 100% Dimitri Payet · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Dimitri Payet · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Dimitri Payet · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Dimitri Payet?
Statistically, Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) is the closest look-alike to Dimitri Payet — a 80/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Dimitri Payet?
By Doppel's fit score, Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) is the closest profile to Dimitri Payet, with a 80/100 overall match. Calvin Stengs and Thorgan Hazard are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dimitri Payet?
Yes. Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dimitri Payet?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dimitri Payet's 2024 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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