Who should replace Matheus Dias?
CM/CDMCD Nacional · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatheus Dias's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Matheus Dias, the best-fitting central midfielders are Ayumu Seko, Lennard Hartjes, Lennard Maloney. Ayumu Seko (Le Havre) matches the role at 96/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gustavo Mendonca at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Matheus Dias
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayumu Sekosimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €4.7m | 96 | 73 |
| 2 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 93 | 77 |
| 3 | Lennard Maloneysimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.6m | 93 | 73 |
| 4 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 92 | 75 |
| 5 | Nicolas Seiwaldsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €24m | 91 | 73 |
| 6 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 74 |
| 7 | Gustavo Mendoncasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €500k | 91 | 73 |
| 8 | Valentin Atangana Edoasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €19m | 91 | 73 |
| 9 | Denersimilar↗ | Portimonense SAD | 34 | €100k | 91 | 72 |
| 10 | Denis Odoisimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 38 | €100k | 90 | 73 |
| 11 | Gibson Yahsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 74 |
| 12 | Amine Lachkarsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €500k | 90 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matheus Dias
≈ 100% Matheus Dias · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Matheus Dias · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Matheus Dias · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matheus Dias?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ayumu Seko (Le Havre) does the closest job to Matheus Dias, at 96/100 on profile. Lennard Hartjes and Lennard Maloney follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matheus Dias?
Yes — Gustavo Mendonca (AVS - Futebol SAD) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matheus Dias?
Doppel learns Matheus Dias's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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