Players like Matt Clarke
CB/LBDerby County · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt Clarke's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matt Clarke are Leo Greiml, Alberto Dossena, Kike Salas. Doppel rates Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leo Greiml scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
About Matt Clarke
Matt Clarke is a robust defensive stalwart, excelling as a dual-role centre-back and left-back. His top-tier clearances and aerial prowess make him a formidable presence in the defensive line, while his ability to deliver accurate long balls adds a strategic edge. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the top 38% of his positional peers, Clarke’s durability shines through with zero missed games over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability and commitment to the team.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matt Clarke
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt Clarke
≈ 100% Matt Clarke · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matt Clarke · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Matt Clarke · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matt Clarke?
By Doppel's fit score, Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to Matt Clarke, with a 83/100 overall match. Alberto Dossena and Kike Salas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matt Clarke?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matt Clarke?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matt Clarke'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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →