Players like Marcel Halstenberg
CB/LBHannover 96 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcel Halstenberg's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marcel Halstenberg are Juninho Capixaba, Emin Bayram, Zak Swanson. Doppel rates Juninho Capixaba (Red Bull Bragantino) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tim Handwerker scores 87/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Marcel Halstenberg
Marcel Halstenberg is a versatile ball-playing centre-back, excelling in both defensive organization and offensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 5% of his peers, he showcases exceptional accuracy in long balls and a strong presence in aerial duels, making him a reliable asset in both halves of the pitch. At 35, his durability is impressive, having missed only one game in three seasons, further underlining his reliability and value to Hannover 96.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcel Halstenberg
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 91 | 87 |
| 6 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 88 |
| 7 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 87 |
| 8 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Maxim De Cuypersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 26 | €21m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcel Halstenberg
≈ 100% Marcel Halstenberg · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Marcel Halstenberg · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Marcel Halstenberg · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcel Halstenberg?
By Doppel's fit score, Juninho Capixaba (Red Bull Bragantino) is the closest profile to Marcel Halstenberg, with a 84/100 overall match. Emin Bayram and Zak Swanson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcel Halstenberg?
Yes. Tim Handwerker (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcel Halstenberg?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcel Halstenberg's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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