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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, Harvey Elliott. Doppel rates Enzo Fernández (Manchester City) 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 October 2026.

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About Marco Reus

Marco Reus epitomizes the creative attacking midfielder, blending vision and goal-scoring prowess seamlessly. With a Sofascore rating in the top 10% of his positional peers, he excels at generating big chances and contributing significantly to both goals and assists, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. While durability has been a concern, his impact when fit remains undeniable, making him a crucial asset for any team looking to elevate their attacking play.

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↗Manchester City25€97m9686
2Bruno Fernandessimilar↗Manchester United32€32m9585
3Harvey Elliottsimilar↗Valencia23€21m9486
4Nadiem Amirisimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0530€16m9485
5James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗Burnley32€4.5m9485
6Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗Sassuolo24€14m9386
7Florian Sotocasimilar↗RC Lens36€1.3m9387
8Pablo Pagissimilar↗Paris FC24€14m9385
9Pascal Großsimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion35€2.3m9386
10Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen21€21m9286
11Cameron Puertassimilar↗SV Werder Bremen28€6.8m9287
12Kevin Stögersimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach33€1.9m9286

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

Why these players match Marco Reus

1. Enzo FernándezManchester City86/100

≈ 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. Harvey ElliottValencia86/100

≈ 100% Marco Reus · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

FAQ

Who is the closest look-alike to Marco Reus?

Statistically, Enzo Fernández (Manchester City) is the closest look-alike to Marco Reus — a 86/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.

Who is the best replacement for Marco Reus?

By Doppel's fit score, Enzo Fernández (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Marco Reus, with a 86/100 overall match. Bruno Fernandes and Harvey Elliott 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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