Players like Maxi Meza
RM/CM/RWRiver Plate · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaxi Meza's profile ↗
Maxi Meza is a right midfielder/central midfielder for River Plate in the Liga Profesional, having made 16 appearances in 2025, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. Players similar to Meza include Franco Vázquez from Cremonese with a fit score of 77/100, and Marino Illescas of AD Ceuta, also at 77/100. Brais Méndez from Real Sociedad and Nicolás González of Fiorentina are also comparable, both with fit scores of 77/100 and 78/100, respectively.
About Maxi Meza
Maxi Meza is a dynamic right midfielder who excels in aerial duels and displays a knack for scoring, making him a potent attacking threat. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his positional peers, his performance stands out, particularly in winning duels and finding the net regularly. However, his injury history raises concerns about consistency, as he has missed significant game time over the last few seasons.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Duels won. Availability: 50 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Maxi Meza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franco Vázquezsimilar↗ | Cremonese | 37 | €600k | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 86 | 77 |
| 3 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 84 | 77 |
| 4 | Nicolás Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €23m | 83 | 78 |
| 5 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 83 | 79 |
| 6 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 82 | 77 |
| 8 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 82 | 78 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 82 | 80 |
| 10 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 81 | 77 |
| 11 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 81 | 78 |
| 12 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 80 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maxi Meza
≈ 100% Maxi Meza · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Maxi Meza · strong: Accurate long balls, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Maxi Meza · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maxi Meza?
By Doppel's fit score, Franco Vázquez (Cremonese) is the closest profile to Maxi Meza, with a 77/100 overall match. Marino Illescas and Brais Méndez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Maxi Meza?
Yes. Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Maxi Meza?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Maxi Meza's 2025 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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