Players like Matías Catalán
CBCA Talleres · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatías Catalán's profile ↗
Matías Catalán is a centre-back for CA Talleres in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 17 appearances and 2 assists in 2026. Players similar to Catalán include Miguel Loureiro from Deportivo de A Coruña, Ulrik Jenssen from Rosenborg BK, and Diego Sánchez from Sporting Gijón, all of whom have a fit score of 78/100, highlighting their comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Matías Catalán
Matías Catalán is a ball-playing centre-back with a knack for contributing to the attack, evidenced by his impressive ability to create big chances and deliver accurate long balls. Despite being in the top 22% of his positional peers, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over the last few seasons. Nonetheless, his vision and passing range make him a pivotal figure in building play from the back, showcasing a blend of defensive acumen and offensive support.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate long balls, Key passes. Availability: 45 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matías Catalán
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miguel Loureirosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 30 | €1.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Ulrik Jenssensimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 30 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 85 | 78 |
| 4 | José Marsàsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 24 | €3.4m | 82 | 77 |
| 5 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 82 | 80 |
| 6 | Guus Offerhaussimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 81 | 78 |
| 7 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 81 | 78 |
| 8 | Hiroki Itōsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 81 | 78 |
| 9 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 23 | €13m | 81 | 77 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 79 | 78 |
| 11 | Luca Sirchsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €2.3m | 79 | 78 |
| 12 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 79 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matías Catalán
≈ 100% Matías Catalán · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Matías Catalán · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Matías Catalán · 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 Matías Catalán?
By Doppel's fit score, Miguel Loureiro (Deportivo de A Coruña) is the closest profile to Matías Catalán, with a 78/100 overall match. Ulrik Jenssen and Diego Sánchez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matías Catalán?
Yes. Ulrik Jenssen (Rosenborg BK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matías Catalán?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matías Catalán's 2026 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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