Players like Marcel Beifus
CBKarlsruher SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcel Beifus's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marcel Beifus are Luka Vušković, Harry Darling, Dan Zagadou. Doppel rates Luka Vušković (KVC Westerlo) a 82/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dan Zagadou scores 82/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Marcel Beifus is a positional ball-playing centre-back, showcasing his ability to distribute the ball effectively with accurate long passes, ranking in the top 14% among his peers. While his overall performance sits in the bottom 39%, his reliability is notable, having missed only 18 games over three seasons. However, his duels and dribbling metrics suggest he could improve defensively to elevate his impact in tight situations.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcel Beifus
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 86 | 85 |
| 7 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Gabriele Bracagliasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €3.6m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcel Beifus
≈ 100% Marcel Beifus · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Marcel Beifus · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Marcel Beifus · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcel Beifus?
By Doppel's fit score, Luka Vušković (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Marcel Beifus, with a 82/100 overall match. Harry Darling and Dan Zagadou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcel Beifus?
Yes. Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcel Beifus?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcel Beifus'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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