Players like Matt Grimes
CM/CDMCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt Grimes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matt Grimes are Jordan Holsgrove, Jakub Kałuziński, Simone Pontisso. Doppel rates Jordan Holsgrove (Estoril Praia) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Matt Grimes is a highly efficient ball-playing central midfielder, excelling in orchestrating play from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his peers, he showcases elite qualities, including exceptional passing accuracy in the final third and impressive touch frequency. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, solidifying his reputation as a reliable presence in midfield.
Strengths: Touches, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matt Grimes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt Grimes
≈ 100% Matt Grimes · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Matt Grimes · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Matt Grimes · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Matt Grimes?
Statistically, Jordan Holsgrove (Estoril Praia) is the closest look-alike to Matt Grimes — a 81/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Matt Grimes?
By Doppel's fit score, Jordan Holsgrove (Estoril Praia) is the closest profile to Matt Grimes, with a 81/100 overall match. Jakub Kałuziński and Simone Pontisso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matt Grimes?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Millwall) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matt Grimes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matt Grimes's 2025/26 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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