Players like Marcel Franke
CBKarlsruher SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcel Franke's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marcel Franke are Ashley Phillips, Axel Drouhin, Lloyd Jones. Doppel rates Ashley Phillips (Stoke City) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Henrique scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Marcel Franke
Marcel Franke is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, excelling in aerial duels and long-range distribution. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his positional peers, he showcases elite accuracy in long balls and a strong presence in the air. His durability is impressive, having missed only four games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability as a defensive stalwart. While he may not excel in tackles and interceptions, his strengths make him a vital asset in building play from the back.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcel Franke
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley Phillipssimilar↗ | Stoke City | 21 | €7.5m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 5 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Gustavo Gómezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 33 | €3.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcel Franke
≈ 100% Marcel Franke · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Marcel Franke · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Marcel Franke · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcel Franke?
By Doppel's fit score, Ashley Phillips (Stoke City) is the closest profile to Marcel Franke, with a 81/100 overall match. Axel Drouhin and Lloyd Jones are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcel Franke?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcel Franke?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcel Franke'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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