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 July 2026.
About Matt Grimes
Matt Grimes is a sophisticated deep-lying playmaker, showcasing elite quality with a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his peers. His impressive ability to dictate play is evident in his high touches and accurate final-third passes, making him a vital cog in Coventry's midfield. With exceptional durability, having missed no games in three seasons, Grimes stands out as a reliable and influential presence, though he could improve his involvement in duels to further enhance his defensive contributions.
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↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 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 (Sheffield Wednesday) 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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