Who should replace Mattheus?
CAM/CMSC Farense · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMattheus's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Mattheus, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are Emre Akbaba, Ali Karimi, Gustavo Sá. Emre Akbaba (Adana Demirspor) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ali Karimi at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Mattheus
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Adana Demirspor | 34 | €400k | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Ali Karimisimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €300k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Gustavo Sásimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €23m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Aytaç Karasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 33 | €400k | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 31 | €3.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Dany Motasimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €3.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mattheus
≈ 100% Mattheus · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mattheus · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Mattheus · strong: Aerial duels won, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mattheus?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Emre Akbaba (Adana Demirspor) does the closest job to Mattheus, at 94/100 on profile. Ali Karimi and Gustavo Sá follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mattheus?
Yes — Ali Karimi (Kayserispor) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mattheus?
Doppel learns Mattheus's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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