Players like Mathias Delorge
CM/CDMKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMathias Delorge's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mathias Delorge are Jacopo Petriccione, Ben Whiteman, Hugo Sotelo. Doppel rates Jacopo Petriccione (Catanzaro) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jacopo Petriccione scores 79/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Mathias Delorge is a composed deep-lying playmaker, excelling in distribution and ball retention. With a Sofascore rating in the top 10% of his positional peers, he showcases exceptional long passing accuracy, making him a key orchestrator in midfield. His ability to contribute defensively with solid tackling and interceptions further enhances his profile, while his availability is a plus, missing only 16 games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Touches. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mathias Delorge
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacopo Petriccionesimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 31 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Hugo Sotelosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €4.8m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mathias Delorge
≈ 100% Mathias Delorge · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Mathias Delorge · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mathias Delorge · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mathias Delorge?
By Doppel's fit score, Jacopo Petriccione (Catanzaro) is the closest profile to Mathias Delorge, with a 79/100 overall match. Ben Whiteman and Hugo Sotelo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mathias Delorge?
Yes. Jacopo Petriccione (Catanzaro) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mathias Delorge?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mathias Delorge's 2025/26 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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