Who should replace Matthieu Huard?
LB/CBRed Star FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatthieu Huard's profile ↗
Matthieu Huard is a left-back/centre-back for Red Star FC in Ligue 2, with 25 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Huard, Marvin Peersman from FC Groningen offers a fit score of 85/100, while Zak Sturge of Millwall and Rhys Norrington-Davies from Queens Park Rangers both provide a strong tactical fit at 83/100.
Best replacements for Matthieu Huard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Rhys Norrington-Daviessimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 27 | €2.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €200k | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Roger Hinojosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 21 | €1.0m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Gastón Benedettisimilar↗ | Estudiantes de La Plata | 25 | €1.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Jonathan Gómezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 23 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Joaquin Seyssimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Haydon Robertssimilar↗ | Bristol City | 24 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Taiga Hatasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 86 |
| 11 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matthieu Huard
≈ 100% Matthieu Huard · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Matthieu Huard · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Matthieu Huard · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matthieu Huard?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Zak Sturge (Millwall) does the closest job to Matthieu Huard, at 94/100 on profile. Rhys Norrington-Davies and Marvin Peersman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matthieu Huard?
Yes — Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) plays a similar left back role at roughly €200k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matthieu Huard?
Doppel learns Matthieu Huard's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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