Players like Matheus Pereira
CM/CDMEibar · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatheus Pereira's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matheus Pereira are Kike Pérez, Lucas Da Cunha, Qazim Laci. Doppel rates Kike Pérez (Venezia) a 87/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, İlkay Gündoğan scores 87/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Matheus Pereira is a sophisticated deep-lying playmaker, adept at orchestrating the game from midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 15% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and final-third passes, showcasing his vision and creativity. His reliability is underscored by his availability, missing just 12 games in three seasons, making him a durable asset for Eibar. While he may not be the most aggressive in winning duels or tackles, his passing precision makes him a vital cog in the team's midfield engine.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matheus Pereira
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 93 | 87 |
| 12 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matheus Pereira
≈ 100% Matheus Pereira · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Matheus Pereira · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Matheus Pereira · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Matheus Pereira?
Statistically, Kike Pérez (Venezia) is the closest look-alike to Matheus Pereira — a 87/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Matheus Pereira?
By Doppel's fit score, Kike Pérez (Venezia) is the closest profile to Matheus Pereira, with a 87/100 overall match. Lucas Da Cunha and Qazim Laci are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matheus Pereira?
Yes. İlkay Gündoğan (Galatasaray) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matheus Pereira?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matheus Pereira's 2024/25 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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