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 October 2026.
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Matte Smets is a ball-playing centre-back, excelling in his ability to distribute the ball with pinpoint accuracy, ranking in the top 1% for long passes among his peers. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 14%, reflecting his overall quality and reliability on the pitch. With only two games missed in the last three seasons, Smets showcases remarkable durability, though he may need to improve his dueling stats to further solidify his defensive presence.
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↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 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↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €17m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Wrexham | 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 closest look-alike to Matte Smets?
Statistically, Albian Hajdari (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest look-alike to Matte Smets — a 84/100 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 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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