Players like Pelle Mattsson
CM/CDMNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPelle Mattsson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pelle Mattsson are Samú Costa, Darko Nejašmić, Pape Gueye. Doppel rates Samú Costa (Mallorca) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Requena scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
About Pelle Mattsson
Pelle Mattsson is a robust defensive midfielder with a strong aerial presence and tenacity in duels, making him a formidable force in the heart of midfield. His elite ability to win aerial duels and duels overall showcases his physicality and competitiveness, while his goal-scoring knack adds an unexpected edge to his game. With only eight games missed in the last three seasons, he proves to be a reliable asset for Norwich City, consistently performing at a level that places him in the top 35% of his positional peers.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pelle Mattsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Frank Anguissasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 31 | €15m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pelle Mattsson
≈ 100% Pelle Mattsson · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Pelle Mattsson · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pelle Mattsson · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pelle Mattsson?
By Doppel's fit score, Samú Costa (Mallorca) is the closest profile to Pelle Mattsson, with a 80/100 overall match. Darko Nejašmić and Pape Gueye are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pelle Mattsson?
Yes. Daniel Requena (Córdoba) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pelle Mattsson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pelle Mattsson'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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