Who should replace Nemanja Matić?
CM/CDMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNemanja Matić's profile ↗
Nemanja Matić is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sassuolo in Serie A, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Matić, Nacho Martín from Sporting Gijón offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 78/100, while Jason Knight from Bristol City closely follows with a fit score of 77/100. Both players provide similar attributes and can effectively fill the role left by Matić.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | George Dobsonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Jason Knightsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €6.4m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Luca Mazzitellisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 31 | €1.3m | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Nikola Morosimilar↗ | Bologna | 28 | €7.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Bryan Heynensimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 29 | €8.7m | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nemanja Matić
≈ 100% Nemanja Matić · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nemanja Matić · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nemanja Matić · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nemanja Matić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) does the closest job to Nemanja Matić, at 90/100 on profile. George Dobson and Jason Knight follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nemanja Matić?
Yes — Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nemanja Matić?
Doppel learns Nemanja Matić's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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