Players like Jaime Mata
STLas Palmas · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJaime Mata's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jaime Mata are Antonio Sanabria, Cyle Larin, Issa Soumaré. Doppel rates Antonio Sanabria (Torino) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Florian Sotoca scores 79/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Jaime Mata is a tenacious, hard-working striker who excels in defensive contributions, showcasing his ability to win possession in the attacking third and make crucial clearances. Despite his age, he remains durable with no games missed in three seasons, demonstrating reliability for Las Palmas. While his Sofascore rating places him in the lower tier of positional peers, his strengths in tackles and accurate passing highlight his value in pressing and linking play, making him a solid, if understated, presence on the pitch.
Strengths: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jaime Mata
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonio Sanabriasimilar↗ | Torino | 30 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Cyle Larinsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 31 | €2.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 3 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €9.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Morgan Guilavoguisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €4.1m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jaime Mata
≈ 100% Jaime Mata · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Jaime Mata · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jaime Mata · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jaime Mata?
By Doppel's fit score, Antonio Sanabria (Torino) is the closest profile to Jaime Mata, with a 80/100 overall match. Cyle Larin and Issa Soumaré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jaime Mata?
Yes. Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jaime Mata?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jaime Mata's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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