Who should replace Matt Doherty?
RB/CB/RMWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt Doherty's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Matt Doherty, the best-fitting right backs are Lennard Maloney, Matej Maglica, Ki-Jana Hoever. Lennard Maloney (1. FC Heidenheim) matches the role at 88/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Reece Burke at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Matt Doherty
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lennard Maloneysimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €2.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 2 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €1.1m | 84 | 74 |
| 3 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Auxerre | 22 | €3.3m | 84 | 75 |
| 4 | Giorgio Scalvinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 20 | €37m | 84 | 74 |
| 5 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 83 | 78 |
| 6 | Antoine Hainautsimilar↗ | Parma | 22 | €4.3m | 82 | 77 |
| 7 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 24 | €3.1m | 82 | 75 |
| 8 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €2.7m | 82 | 74 |
| 9 | Kiliann Sildilliasimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €6.8m | 82 | 74 |
| 10 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.2m | 81 | 76 |
| 11 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 31 | €5.2m | 81 | 74 |
| 12 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €2.1m | 81 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt Doherty
≈ 100% Matt Doherty · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Matt Doherty · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Matt Doherty · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matt Doherty?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lennard Maloney (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Matt Doherty, at 88/100 on profile. Matej Maglica and Ki-Jana Hoever follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matt Doherty?
Yes — Reece Burke (Luton Town) plays a similar right back role at roughly €1.0m, a 78/100 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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →