Who should replace Clinton Mata?
CB/RBOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitClinton Mata's profile ↗
Clinton Mata is a centre-back/right-back for Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1, with 32 appearances and 2836 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Mata include Abdoul Kone from Stade de Reims, Lucas Noubi from Deportivo de A Coruña, and Yael Mouanga from Montpellier, all with a tactical fit score of 78/100. Players similar to Mata in this context offer comparable skills and versatility in defence.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoul Konesimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €14m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Yael Mouangasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Ndiayesimilar↗ | Troyes | 24 | €5.8m | 88 | 76 |
| 5 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Anders Baertelsensimilar↗ | Haugesund | 26 | €700k | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Diego Murillosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.6m | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 37 | €600k | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Clinton Mata
≈ 100% Clinton Mata · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Clinton Mata · medium reliability
≈ 100% Clinton Mata · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Clinton Mata?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Abdoul Kone (Stade de Reims) does the closest job to Clinton Mata, at 91/100 on profile. Lucas Noubi and Yael Mouanga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Clinton Mata?
Yes — Álex Pastor (Málaga CF) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Clinton Mata?
Doppel learns Clinton Mata's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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