Who should replace Matte Smets?
CBKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatte Smets's profile ↗
Matte Smets is a centre-back for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League, with 39 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Smets include Albian Hajdari from TSG Hoffenheim, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Joris Kramer from Go Ahead Eagles, with a fit score of 81/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Smets, these players demonstrate a strong tactical fit.
Best replacements for Matte Smets
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus Mathisensimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 30 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Joris Kramersimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €23m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Kaiky Navessimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 24 | €3.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matte Smets
≈ 100% Matte Smets · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Matte Smets · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Matte Smets · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matte Smets?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marcus Mathisen (1. FC Magdeburg) does the closest job to Matte Smets, at 91/100 on profile. Joris Kramer and Albian Hajdari follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matte Smets?
Yes — Marcus Mathisen (1. FC Magdeburg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €900k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matte Smets?
Doppel learns Matte Smets's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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