Who should replace Matt Doherty?
RB/CB/RMWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt Doherty's profile ↗
Matt Doherty is a right-back/centre-back for Wolverhampton in the Premier League, with 11 appearances and 791 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Doherty, Syb Van Ottele from Fortuna Sittard and Terry Devlin from Portsmouth both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 81/100. Other notable options include Lennard Maloney and Rio Hillen, who also provide solid alternatives in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Lennard Maloneysimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 85 | 77 |
| 9 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Oliver Olsensimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 26 | €1.6m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt Doherty
≈ 100% Matt Doherty · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Matt Doherty · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Matt Doherty · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matt Doherty?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) does the closest job to Matt Doherty, at 90/100 on profile. Lennard Maloney and Terry Devlin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matt Doherty?
Yes — Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar right back role at roughly €600k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matt Doherty?
Doppel learns Matt Doherty's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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