Players like Matte Smets
CBKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatte Smets's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matte Smets are Albian Hajdari, Marcos Senesi, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw. Doppel rates Albian Hajdari (TSG Hoffenheim) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scores 85/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Matte Smets is a ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional distribution, ranking in the top 1% for accurate long balls. His solid Sofascore rating places him among the top 14% of his positional peers, highlighting his overall quality and reliability on the pitch. With only two games missed in the last three seasons, Smets is not only durable but also a key figure in the defensive setup, providing both stability and a creative outlet from the back.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Touches. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matte Smets
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €23m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 23 | €13m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matte Smets
≈ 100% Matte Smets · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Matte Smets · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Matte Smets · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matte Smets?
By Doppel's fit score, Albian Hajdari (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Matte Smets, with a 84/100 overall match. Marcos Senesi and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matte Smets?
Yes. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matte Smets?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matte Smets's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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