Who should replace Mats Rits?
CM/CDMRSC Anderlecht · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMats Rits's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Mats Rits, the best-fitting central midfielders are Ben Whiteman, Sergio Molina, Tomoki Iwata. Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Nicklas Strunck at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Mats Rits
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Sergio Molinasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 30 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Filip Ottossonsimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 30 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Nicklas Struncksimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 27 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Tomás Alarcónsimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 27 | €700k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mats Rits
≈ 100% Mats Rits · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mats Rits · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Mats Rits · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mats Rits?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) does the closest job to Mats Rits, at 93/100 on profile. Sergio Molina and Tomoki Iwata follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mats Rits?
Yes — Nicklas Strunck (Bryne FK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mats Rits?
Doppel learns Mats Rits's role profile from his 2024/25 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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