Players like Marcus Mathisen
CB1. FC Magdeburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcus Mathisen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marcus Mathisen are Matheus Araújo, Arthur Theate, Syb Van Ottele. Doppel rates Matheus Araújo (Santa Clara) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 87/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Marcus Mathisen is a ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional distribution and vision. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his positional peers, he excels at delivering accurate long balls and creating scoring opportunities, ranking in the top 1% for long passes and top 14% for key passes and big chances created. His durability is a standout feature, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset at the back.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Big chances created. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcus Mathisen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 95 | 87 |
| 4 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 94 | 87 |
| 7 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 88 |
| 12 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcus Mathisen
≈ 100% Marcus Mathisen · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Marcus Mathisen · strong: Shots, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Marcus Mathisen · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcus Mathisen?
By Doppel's fit score, Matheus Araújo (Santa Clara) is the closest profile to Marcus Mathisen, with a 85/100 overall match. Arthur Theate and Syb Van Ottele are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcus Mathisen?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcus Mathisen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcus Mathisen's 2025/26 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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