Players like Matt Targett
LBMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt Targett's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matt Targett are Cristiano Biraghi, Ryan Manning, Joachim Soltvedt. Doppel rates Cristiano Biraghi (Torino) a 89/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joachim Soltvedt scores 86/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Matt Targett is a dynamic attacking left-back, excelling in creating opportunities with his pinpoint passing and vision. With a Sofascore rating in the top 13% of his peers, he consistently generates key chances and accurate final-third deliveries, making him a vital asset in the offensive phase. While his defensive duels could improve, his ability to contribute goals and assists from the back showcases his offensive prowess, though his injury history raises concerns about durability.
Strengths: Key passes, Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 55 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matt Targett
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Torino | 34 | €900k | 96 | 89 |
| 2 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Alex Tellessimilar↗ | Botafogo | 34 | €2.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Andrea Cambiasosimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €21m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 32 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 91 | 87 |
| 11 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 12 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt Targett
≈ 100% Matt Targett · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Matt Targett · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Matt Targett · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Matt Targett?
Statistically, Cristiano Biraghi (Torino) is the closest look-alike to Matt Targett — a 89/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Matt Targett?
By Doppel's fit score, Cristiano Biraghi (Torino) is the closest profile to Matt Targett, with a 89/100 overall match. Ryan Manning and Joachim Soltvedt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matt Targett?
Yes. Joachim Soltvedt (SK Brann) plays a similar left back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matt Targett?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matt Targett's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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