Marcus Linday alternatives
CM/CDMSC Heerenveen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcus Linday's profile ↗
Marcus Linday is a central midfielder and defensive midfielder for SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie. He has made 32 appearances this season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Linday, consider Beñat Gerenabarrena from Athletic Club, valued at €1m, or Filip Krastev of PEC Zwolle, priced at €3m; both players have a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 3 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 78 | 82 |
| 10 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcus Linday
≈ 100% Marcus Linday · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Marcus Linday · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Marcus Linday · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Marcus Linday?
Marvin Mehlem (Arminia Bielefeld) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Marcus Linday.
Who is the best-value alternative to Marcus Linday?
Beñat Gerenabarrena offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Marcus Linday?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Marcus Linday's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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