Players like Marcus Mathisen
CB1. FC Magdeburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcus Mathisen's profile ↗
Marcus Mathisen is a centre-back for 1. FC Magdeburg in the 2. Bundesliga, with 33 appearances during the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Mathisen include Matheus Araújo from Santa Clara, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Arthur Theate of Eintracht Frankfurt, with a fit score of 86/100. Other comparable options are Syb Van Ottele from Fortuna Sittard and Marcos Alonso of Celta Vigo, both showing strong profiles with fit scores of 87/100 and 86/100, respectively.
About Marcus Mathisen
Marcus Mathisen is a ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional distribution, ranking in the top 1% for accurate long balls per 90 minutes. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his positional peers, he combines defensive reliability with the ability to create big chances and key passes, showcasing his versatility in building play from the back. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, making him a cornerstone for 1. FC Magdeburg's defense.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Big chances created, Key passes. 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 · data: Sofascore, 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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