Players like Marino Illescas
CM/CDMAD Ceuta · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarino Illescas's profile ↗
Marino Illescas is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AD Ceuta in LaLiga 2, with 30 appearances and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Illescas include Edu Expósito from Espanyol, who has a fit score of 86/100, and André Almeida from Valencia, with a fit score of 84/100. Both offer comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking midfield options.
About Marino Illescas
Marino Illescas is a dynamic ball-playing central midfielder, excelling in distribution and dribbling. With a Sofascore rating in the top 40% of his positional peers, he showcases exceptional ability in successful dribbles and accurate long passes, making him a reliable conduit in midfield. His durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons, while his focus on creating chances rather than scoring makes him a key playmaker for AD Ceuta.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marino Illescas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergi Dardersimilar↗ | Mallorca | 33 | €2.8m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €6.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marino Illescas
≈ 100% Marino Illescas · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Marino Illescas · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Marino Illescas · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marino Illescas?
By Doppel's fit score, Sergi Darder (Mallorca) is the closest profile to Marino Illescas, with a 83/100 overall match. André Almeida and Maxence Caqueret are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marino Illescas?
Yes. Abdelkahar Kadri (KV Kortrijk) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marino Illescas?
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