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Players like Marco Reus

CAM/CMBorussia Dortmund · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarco Reus's profile ↗

The players most similar to Marco Reus are Enzo Fernández, Bruno Fernandes, Kai Havertz. Doppel rates Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) a 86/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Florian Sotoca scores 87/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of September 2026.

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About Marco Reus

Marco Reus is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his ability to create and convert chances, showcasing elite playmaking skills with a top 10% Sofascore rating among his peers. His impressive metrics reveal a knack for generating big chances and scoring, placing him in the top 3% for both non-penalty goals and xG+xA per 90 minutes. While his long passing accuracy may not be his strongest suit, Reus remains a potent offensive threat, though his injury history raises questions about durability.

Strengths: Big chances created, xG + xA, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Marco Reus

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗Chelsea25€87m9686
2Bruno Fernandessimilar↗Manchester United32€32m9585
3Kai Havertzsimilar↗Arsenal27€53m9485
4Nadiem Amirisimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0530€16m9485
5James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗West Ham United32€4.5m9485
6Joey Veermansimilar↗PSV Eindhoven28€26m9385
7Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗Cagliari24€14m9384
8Florian Sotocasimilar↗RC Lens36€1.3m9387
9Pablo Pagissimilar↗Lorient24€14m9385
10Pascal Großsimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion35€2.3m9386
11Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗AS Monaco21€21m9286
12Cameron Puertassimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise28€6.8m9287

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Marco Reus

1. Enzo FernándezChelsea86/100

≈ 100% Marco Reus · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90

2. Bruno FernandesManchester United85/100

≈ 100% Marco Reus · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90

3. Kai HavertzArsenal85/100

≈ 100% Marco Reus · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Marco Reus?

By Doppel's fit score, Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) is the closest profile to Marco Reus, with a 86/100 overall match. Bruno Fernandes and Kai Havertz are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Marco Reus?

Yes. Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.3m.

How does Doppel find players similar to Marco Reus?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marco Reus's 2023/24 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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