Players like Marcel Benger
CMPreußen Münster · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcel Benger's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marcel Benger are Santiago Castañeda, Enzo Loiodice, Abdellah Baallal. Doppel rates Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 80/100 at about €100k. Data as of August 2026.
About Marcel Benger
Marcel Benger is a defensive-minded central midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning aerial duels. Despite his low overall quality rating, he stands out in clearances and aerial contests, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition attacks. While he may struggle in offensive contributions, his reliability on the pitch, with minimal missed games, makes him a dependable option in midfield.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcel Benger
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Selvi Clúasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €300k | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Selu Diallosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Manuel Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 21 | €1.0m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcel Benger
≈ 100% Marcel Benger · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcel Benger?
By Doppel's fit score, Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) is the closest profile to Marcel Benger, with a 80/100 overall match. Enzo Loiodice and Abdellah Baallal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcel Benger?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcel Benger?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcel Benger's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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