Players like Matias Galarza
CM/CDMCA Talleres · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatias Galarza's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matias Galarza are Alex Scott, Khéphren Thuram, Kodai Sano. Doppel rates Alex Scott (Bournemouth) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pablo Ibáñez scores 82/100 at about €4.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Matias Galarza is a dynamic central midfielder known for his aggressive ball-winning and strong presence in duels. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers, he excels in both defensive and offensive contributions, showcasing impressive stats in duels won and successful dribbles. His reliability is underscored by only 14 games missed in the last three seasons, making him a durable asset in the heart of midfield.
Strengths: Duels won, Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matias Galarza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Richard Ríossimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matias Galarza
≈ 100% Matias Galarza · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Matias Galarza · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Matias Galarza · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matias Galarza?
By Doppel's fit score, Alex Scott (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Matias Galarza, with a 83/100 overall match. Khéphren Thuram and Kodai Sano are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matias Galarza?
Yes. Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €4.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matias Galarza?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matias Galarza's 2023/24 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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