Players like Jean Marcelin
CBBordeaux · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJean Marcelin's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jean Marcelin are Xavi Sintes, George Edmundson, Anselmo Garcia McNulty. Doppel rates Xavi Sintes (Córdoba) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Xavi Sintes scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Jean Marcelin
Jean Marcelin is a ball-playing centre-back known for his accuracy in long passes, ranking in the top 12% of his peers. While his clearances and key passes might not stand out, his ability to distribute the ball effectively from the back is a significant asset. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed 55 games over the last three seasons. Overall, he’s a player who can contribute to build-up play but needs to improve his defensive presence.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: 55 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jean Marcelin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | George Edmundsonsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 29 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jean Marcelin
≈ 100% Jean Marcelin · low reliability
≈ 100% Jean Marcelin · medium reliability
≈ 100% Jean Marcelin · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jean Marcelin?
By Doppel's fit score, Xavi Sintes (Córdoba) is the closest profile to Jean Marcelin, with a 80/100 overall match. George Edmundson and Anselmo Garcia McNulty are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jean Marcelin?
Yes. Xavi Sintes (Córdoba) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jean Marcelin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jean Marcelin's 2023/24 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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