Players like Matties Volckaert
CBKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatties Volckaert's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matties Volckaert are Ümit Akdağ, Linus Gechter, Guus Offerhaus. Doppel rates Ümit Akdağ (Alanyaspor) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bryan Goncalves scores 86/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Matties Volckaert is a ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to distribute from the back, highlighted by his impressive crossing accuracy and key passes, placing him in the top 8% and 23% of his positional peers, respectively. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 36%, his durability is a standout trait, having missed only one game in three seasons. However, he may need to improve his defensive metrics, particularly in tackles and duels, to solidify his status at the highest level.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matties Volckaert
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 91 | 89 |
| 3 | Guus Offerhaussimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Victor Paradasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €3.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Luca Sirchsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €2.3m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matties Volckaert
≈ 100% Matties Volckaert · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Matties Volckaert · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Matties Volckaert · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matties Volckaert?
By Doppel's fit score, Ümit Akdağ (Alanyaspor) is the closest profile to Matties Volckaert, with a 84/100 overall match. Linus Gechter and Guus Offerhaus are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matties Volckaert?
Yes. Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matties Volckaert?
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