Players like Matte Smets
CBKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatte Smets's profile ↗
Matte Smets is a centre-back for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League, with 39 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Smets include Adrián de la Fuente from Levante UD, Axel Kryger from Kristiansund BK, and Mathias Tonnessen from KFUM Oslo, all of whom have a fit score of 86/100, indicating a comparable role and statistical profile.
12 players most similar to Matte Smets
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 86 |
| 2 | Axel Krygersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €300k | 88 | 86 |
| 3 | Mathias Tonnessensimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 86 |
| 4 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 85 | 84 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 85 | 84 |
| 8 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €23m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Zinedin Smajlovićsimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 23 | €3.1m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matte Smets
≈ 100% Matte Smets · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Matte Smets · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Matte Smets · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matte Smets?
By Doppel's fit score, Adrián de la Fuente (Levante UD) is the closest profile to Matte Smets, with a 86/100 overall match. Axel Kryger and Mathias Tonnessen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matte Smets?
Yes. Axel Kryger (Kristiansund BK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €300k.
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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