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 James Ward-Prowse, Joan Jordán, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Doppel rates James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) a 82/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Marcel Sabitzer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 84 | 80 |
| 4 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 84 | 80 |
| 5 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 83 | 80 |
| 6 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 83 | 79 |
| 8 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 79 | 79 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €15m | 81 | 79 |
| 12 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 20 | €11m | 76 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcel Sabitzer
≈ 100% Marcel Sabitzer · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Marcel Sabitzer · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Marcel Sabitzer · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcel Sabitzer?
By Doppel's fit score, James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Marcel Sabitzer, with a 82/100 overall match. Joan Jordán and Hakan Çalhanoğlu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcel Sabitzer?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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