Who should replace Alex Matos?
CM/CDMSheffield United · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Matos's profile ↗
Alex Matos is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sheffield United in the Championship, with 20 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players who can replace Matos include Jocelyn Janneh from Bastia, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Allan Ackra from Clermont Foot, with a fit score of 79/100. These players demonstrate a strong tactical alignment for the role Matos occupies.
Best replacements for Alex Matos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | İzzet Çeliksimilar↗ | Adana Demirspor | 22 | €200k | 92 | 73 |
| 2 | Allan Ackrasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Jaden Heskeysimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €300k | 87 | 72 |
| 6 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Troyes | 21 | €4.7m | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Matos
≈ 100% Alex Matos · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Alex Matos · medium reliability
≈ 100% Alex Matos · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alex Matos?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, İzzet Çelik (Adana Demirspor) does the closest job to Alex Matos, at 92/100 on profile. Allan Ackra and Jocelyn Janneh follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alex Matos?
Yes — İzzet Çelik (Adana Demirspor) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alex Matos?
Doppel learns Alex Matos'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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