Who should replace Matt Targett?
LBMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt Targett's profile ↗
Matt Targett is a left-back for Middlesbrough in the Championship, having made 45 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 4 assists. The best replacements for Targett, based on tactical fit, include Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina with a fit score of 89/100, and Ryan Manning from Southampton, who has a fit score of 88/100. These players offer similar capabilities and could effectively fill the role.
Best replacements for Matt Targett
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 96 | 89 |
| 2 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Angeliñosimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €4.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Alex Tellessimilar↗ | Botafogo | 34 | €2.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Andrea Cambiasosimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €21m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Christian Güntersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Ulisses Garciasimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 30 | €2.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 11 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt Targett
≈ 100% Matt Targett · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Matt Targett · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Matt Targett · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matt Targett?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Cristiano Biraghi (Fiorentina) does the closest job to Matt Targett, at 96/100 on profile. Ryan Manning and Joachim Soltvedt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matt Targett?
Yes — Joachim Soltvedt (SK Brann) plays a similar left back role at roughly €700k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matt Targett?
Doppel learns Matt Targett'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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