Players like Mario Pašalić
CM/CDM/CAMAtalanta · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMario Pašalić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mario Pašalić are Ruslan Malinovskyi, Hans Vanaken, James Ward-Prowse. Doppel rates Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marvin Wanitzek scores 84/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mario Pašalić is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, excelling in playmaking and chance creation with an impressive ability to influence the game in the final third. Ranking in the top 28% of his positional peers, he showcases remarkable vision with his xG and xA contributions, while also winning aerial duels effectively. With zero games missed over the last three seasons, Pašalić is a durable asset, consistently delivering quality performances for Atalanta.
Strengths: xG + xA, Aerial duels won, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mario Pašalić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruslan Malinovskyisimilar↗ | Genoa | 33 | €2.6m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Marvin Wanitzeksimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 33 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 30 | €3.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mario Pašalić
≈ 100% Mario Pašalić · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Mario Pašalić · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Mario Pašalić · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mario Pašalić?
Statistically, Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa) is the closest look-alike to Mario Pašalić — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mario Pašalić?
By Doppel's fit score, Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa) is the closest profile to Mario Pašalić, with a 82/100 overall match. Hans Vanaken and James Ward-Prowse are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mario Pašalić?
Yes. Marvin Wanitzek (Karlsruher SC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mario Pašalić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mario Pašalić'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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