Who should replace Mats Rots?
LBTSG Hoffenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMats Rots's profile ↗
Mats Rots is a left-back for TSG Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Rots, Nazinho of AS Monaco offers a tactical fit score of 89/100, while Alfie Doughty from Millwall presents a strong alternative with a fit score of 88/100. Both players excel in similar roles, making them suitable options for teams looking to fill Rots' position effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €39m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 96 | 88 |
| 3 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 95 | 89 |
| 4 | Mauro Júniorsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €19m | 95 | 84 |
| 5 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 6 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 94 | 87 |
| 7 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Dimitrios Giannoulissimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €3.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Fabiano Parisisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 26 | €5.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mats Rots
≈ 100% Mats Rots · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Mats Rots · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Mats Rots · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mats Rots?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rayan Aït-Nouri (Manchester City) does the closest job to Mats Rots, at 96/100 on profile. Alfie Doughty and Nazinho follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mats Rots?
Yes — Niels Nkounkou (Nice) plays a similar left back role at roughly €2.8m, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mats Rots?
Doppel learns Mats Rots's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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