Players like Mats Rits
CM/CDMRSC Anderlecht · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMats Rits's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mats Rits are Ben Whiteman, Jack Hinshelwood, Aleksandar Stanković. Doppel rates Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ben Whiteman scores 80/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of November 2026.
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Mats Rits is a reliable defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and distributing the ball effectively from deep. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 46% of his peers, he showcases notable strengths, particularly in clearances and accurate long balls, which highlight his defensive awareness and ability to transition play. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only two games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the squad.
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↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Mats Rits?
Statistically, Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) is the closest look-alike to Mats Rits — a 80/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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