Players like Matt Targett
LBMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt Targett's profile ↗
Matt Targett is a left-back for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 45 appearances, 4 goals, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Matt Targett include Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina, who has a fit score of 89/100, and Ryan Manning of Southampton, with a fit score of 88/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles in their respective leagues.
About Matt Targett
Matt Targett is a dynamic attacking left-back known for his playmaking ability and contribution in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 13% of his positional peers, he excels in creating big chances and delivering accurate passes, making him a vital asset in building up attacks. While he faces challenges in duels and clearances, his offensive prowess is undeniable, though his injury history raises concerns about long-term reliability.
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↗ | Fiorentina | 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 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 91 | 87 |
| 11 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 best replacement for Matt Targett?
By Doppel's fit score, Cristiano Biraghi (Fiorentina) 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. Tim Handwerker (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar left back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €600k.
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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