Who should replace Clinton Mata?
CB/RBOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Clinton Mata, the best-fitting centre backs are Anthony Jung, Logan Costa, Lucas Perrin. Anthony Jung (SV Werder Bremen) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tim Ream at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Clinton Mata
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Jung | SV Werder Bremen | 32 | €600k | 92 | 73 |
| 2 | Logan Costa | Toulouse | 22 | €15m | 89 | 73 |
| 3 | Lucas Perrin | RC Strasbourg | 25 | €1.9m | 89 | 72 |
| 4 | Nathaniel Adjei | Lorient | 21 | €1.6m | 88 | 72 |
| 5 | Tim Ream | Fulham | 36 | €100k | 87 | 73 |
| 6 | David López | Girona FC | 35 | €600k | 86 | 73 |
| 7 | Alex Suárez | Las Palmas | 30 | €500k | 86 | 72 |
| 8 | Bafodé Diakité | Lille | 23 | €23m | 84 | 73 |
| 9 | Chrislain Matsima | FC Augsburg | 22 | €21m | 84 | 72 |
| 10 | Felix Uduokhai | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.2m | 84 | 74 |
| 11 | Sinaly Diomandé | Auxerre | 24 | €6.6m | 84 | 73 |
| 12 | Ilario Monterisi | Frosinone | 22 | €2.7m | 83 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Clinton Mata
≈ 100% Clinton Mata · low reliability
≈ 100% Clinton Mata · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Clinton Mata · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Clinton Mata?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anthony Jung (SV Werder Bremen) does the closest job to Clinton Mata, at 92/100 on profile. Logan Costa and Lucas Perrin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Clinton Mata?
Yes — Tim Ream (Fulham) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 73/100 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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