Players like Mats Rits
CM/CDMRSC Anderlecht · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMats Rits's profile ↗
Mats Rits is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RSC Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League, with 29 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. Players similar to Rits include Ben Whiteman from Preston North End, Jack Hinshelwood of Brighton & Hove Albion, and Aleksandar Stanković from Club Brugge, all with a fit score of 80/100, showcasing comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Mats Rits
Mats Rits is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his positional discipline and ability to disrupt opposition play. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 41% of his peers, he excels in clearances and accurate long balls, showcasing his strength in defensive organization and ball distribution. His durability is impressive, having missed only two games in the last three seasons, reinforcing his role as a dependable presence in midfield, though he may lack in offensive contributions.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mats Rits
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mats Rits
≈ 100% Mats Rits · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mats Rits · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Mats Rits · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mats Rits?
By Doppel's fit score, Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) is the closest profile to Mats Rits, with a 80/100 overall match. Jack Hinshelwood and Aleksandar Stanković are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mats Rits?
Yes. Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mats Rits?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mats Rits'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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