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 October 2026.
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Matties Volckaert is a ball-playing centre-back known for his distribution and ability to initiate attacks from the back. Despite ranking in the bottom 36% of his positional peers overall, he excels in accurate crosses and key passes, showcasing his capability to contribute creatively from deep. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only one game in three seasons, making him a reliable presence in defence. While his tackling and duels could improve, his passing ability sets him apart as a valuable asset in build-up play.
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↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Victor Paradasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €3.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 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 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 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 closest look-alike to Matties Volckaert?
Statistically, Ümit Akdağ (Alanyaspor) is the closest look-alike to Matties Volckaert — a 84/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matties Volckaert's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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