Players like Marcel Hoffmeier
CB/RB/LBSC Paderborn 07 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcel Hoffmeier's profile ↗
Marcel Hoffmeier is a centre-back/right-back for SC Paderborn 07 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 21 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Hoffmeier include Oliver Braude from SC Heerenveen, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Tiago Araújo of KAA Gent, with a fit score of 87/100. These players reflect comparable roles and statistical profiles for those seeking alternatives to Hoffmeier.
About Marcel Hoffmeier
Marcel Hoffmeier is a ball-playing centre-back with a knack for initiating attacks through precise long balls, ranking in the top 16% for accuracy among his peers. His successful dribbles also reveal a surprising ability to progress the ball, making him a dynamic presence in the backline. While his aerial metrics suggest room for improvement, his reliability is marred by a history of injuries, having missed significant game time over the past few seasons. Despite this, his overall quality is notable, placing him in the top 41% of his positional cohort.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Successful dribbles. Availability: 30 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcel Hoffmeier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €200k | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 3 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Ricard Sánchezsimilar↗ | Granada | 26 | €3.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Eirik Wichnesimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 29 | €300k | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Ilay Camarasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €3.6m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Lasse Günthersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €2.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Thérence Koudousimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €4.3m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcel Hoffmeier
≈ 100% Marcel Hoffmeier · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Marcel Hoffmeier · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Marcel Hoffmeier · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcel Hoffmeier?
By Doppel's fit score, Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) is the closest profile to Marcel Hoffmeier, with a 84/100 overall match. Oliver Braude and Tiago Araújo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcel Hoffmeier?
Yes. Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcel Hoffmeier?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcel Hoffmeier'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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