Players like Marcel Sabitzer
CM/CDM/LWBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcel Sabitzer's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marcel Sabitzer are Sydie Peck, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz, James Ward-Prowse. Doppel rates Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz scores 81/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Marcel Sabitzer is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder known for his attacking contributions and playmaking ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his positional peers, he excels in creating chances and delivering accurate final-third passes, making him a key asset in the midfield. While he has struggled with aerial duels, his scoring prowess and touch on the ball, combined with a solid availability record this season, highlight his reliability and impact in crucial moments.
Strengths: Shots, Touches, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 25 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcel Sabitzer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcel Sabitzer
≈ 100% Marcel Sabitzer · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Marcel Sabitzer · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Marcel Sabitzer · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcel Sabitzer?
By Doppel's fit score, Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Marcel Sabitzer, with a 83/100 overall match. Kartal Kayra Yılmaz and James Ward-Prowse are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcel Sabitzer?
Yes. Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Kayserispor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcel Sabitzer?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcel Sabitzer'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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