Players like Marco John
LMSpVgg Greuther Fürth · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarco John's profile ↗
Marco John is a left midfielder for SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga, with 15 appearances and 1151 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to John include Fabio Ferraro from FCV Dender, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Romario Rösch from SSV Ulm 1846, with a fit score of 78/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking similar talent.
About Marco John
Marco John is a defensively-minded left midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, which places him in the top 17% among his peers. While he struggles offensively with goal contributions and crossing accuracy, his defensive prowess and ability to clear danger make him a valuable asset in a team’s midfield. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, limiting his impact on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances. Availability: 63 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marco John
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Romario Röschsimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 27 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Rafael Obradorsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Rémy Vitasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 25 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Mehdi Dorvalsimilar↗ | Bari | 25 | €1.9m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Dimitrios Giannoulissimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €3.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Diego Moreirasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Matthéo Xantippesimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 24 | €1.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Ousseynou Niangsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €5.8m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Henok Teklabsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Paulo Azzisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €700k | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marco John
≈ 100% Marco John · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Marco John · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Marco John · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marco John?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabio Ferraro (FCV Dender) is the closest profile to Marco John, with a 80/100 overall match. Romario Rösch and Rafael Obrador are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marco John?
Yes. Romario Rösch (SSV Ulm 1846) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marco John?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marco John's 2024/25 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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