Players like Marvin Friedrich
CB/RBBorussia M'gladbach · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarvin Friedrich's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marvin Friedrich are Sven Botman, Pascal Struijk, Alejandro Catena. Doppel rates Sven Botman (Newcastle United) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alejandro Catena scores 82/100 at about €2.7m. Data as of September 2026.
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Marvin Friedrich is a resilient, defensive stalwart, showcasing his strengths as a positional ball-playing centre-back. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 22% of his peers, he excels in defensive metrics, particularly in clearances and aerial duels, making him a reliable presence in the backline. While his attacking contributions are limited, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only eight games in the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a dependable option for Borussia M'gladbach.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won %, Shots. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marvin Friedrich
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marvin Friedrich
≈ 100% Marvin Friedrich · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Marvin Friedrich · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Marvin Friedrich · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marvin Friedrich?
By Doppel's fit score, Sven Botman (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Marvin Friedrich, with a 81/100 overall match. Pascal Struijk and Alejandro Catena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marvin Friedrich?
Yes. Alejandro Catena (Osasuna) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marvin Friedrich?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marvin Friedrich's 2024/25 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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