Players like Marin Pongračić
CB/RBFiorentina · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarin Pongračić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marin Pongračić are Gael Alonso, Álex Martín, Daley Blind. Doppel rates Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Álex Martín scores 80/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Marin Pongračić is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing accurate long passes, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks from the back. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 43% of his positional peers, he demonstrates solid defensive capabilities, with respectable tackle and interception stats. His reliability is notable, having missed only 13 games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in defense.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Successful dribbles. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marin Pongračić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Harry Clarkesimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €2.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marin Pongračić
≈ 100% Marin Pongračić · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Marin Pongračić · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Marin Pongračić · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marin Pongračić?
By Doppel's fit score, Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) is the closest profile to Marin Pongračić, with a 81/100 overall match. Álex Martín and Daley Blind are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marin Pongračić?
Yes. Álex Martín (Córdoba) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marin Pongračić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marin Pongračić's 2025/26 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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