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 October 2026.
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Marcus Mathisen is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing the ball from the back, boasting an elite ability to deliver accurate long passes. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 7% of his positional peers, showcasing his overall quality and tactical intelligence. With only three games missed in the last three seasons, Mathisen is a reliable and durable presence in defense, capable of creating big chances and key passes, contributing effectively to his team's build-up play.
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↗ | Bologna | 26 | €17m | 95 | 88 |
| 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↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 29 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 88 |
| 10 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Marcus Mathisen?
Statistically, Matheus Araújo (Santa Clara) is the closest look-alike to Marcus Mathisen — a 85/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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