Who should replace Matteo Politano?
RW/RMSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Matteo Politano, the best-fitting right wingers are Pedro Neto, Federico Bernardeschi, Yáser Asprilla. Pedro Neto (Chelsea) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Suso at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Matteo Politano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Neto | Chelsea | 25 | €58m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Federico Bernardeschi | Bologna | 31 | €3.6m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Yáser Asprilla | Girona FC | 21 | €15m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Jacob Murphy | Newcastle United | 29 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Suso | Sevilla | 30 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Dilane Bakwa | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €26m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Jamie Leweling | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €37m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Kang-in Lee | Paris Saint-Germain | 23 | €30m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Rayan Cherki | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €98m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Ousmane Dembélé | Paris Saint-Germain | 27 | €97m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Samuel Chukwueze | Fulham | 26 | €19m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Junya Ito | Stade de Reims | 30 | €3.1m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matteo Politano
≈ 100% Matteo Politano · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Matteo Politano · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Matteo Politano · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matteo Politano?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pedro Neto (Chelsea) does the closest job to Matteo Politano, at 94/100 on profile. Federico Bernardeschi and Yáser Asprilla follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matteo Politano?
Yes — Suso (Sevilla) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €600k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matteo Politano?
Doppel learns Matteo Politano's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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