Players like Marcel Hartel
CM/CAM/CDMFC St. Pauli · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcel Hartel's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marcel Hartel are Andrej Kramarić, Thorgan Hazard, Alan Patrick. Doppel rates Andrej Kramarić (TSG Hoffenheim) a 87/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thorgan Hazard scores 86/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of August 2026.
About Marcel Hartel
Marcel Hartel is a dynamic attacking midfielder with an eye for goal and a knack for creating opportunities. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 1% of his positional peers, underscoring his elite quality. With 17 goals and 12 assists in just 33 appearances this season, he excels in delivering accurate crosses and key passes, making him a pivotal playmaker in the final third. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcel Hartel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €21m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Ernest Muçisimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 25 | €12m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Christos Tzolissimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 24 | €42m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Zuriko Davitashvilisimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 25 | €12m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Manor Solomonsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €7.8m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcel Hartel
≈ 100% Marcel Hartel · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Marcel Hartel · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Marcel Hartel · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcel Hartel?
By Doppel's fit score, Andrej Kramarić (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Marcel Hartel, with a 87/100 overall match. Thorgan Hazard and Alan Patrick are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcel Hartel?
Yes. Thorgan Hazard (RSC Anderlecht) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcel Hartel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcel Hartel's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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