Players like Marco Pellegrino
CBBoca Juniors · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarco Pellegrino's profile ↗
Marco Pellegrino is a centre-back for Boca Juniors in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 11 appearances and 611 minutes played in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Pellegrino include Louis Breunig from SSV Jahn Regensburg, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Rodri Suárez from Cultural Leonesa, also with a fit score of 78/100. Both players exhibit comparable defensive attributes and playing styles.
About Marco Pellegrino
Marco Pellegrino is a commanding centre-back known for his solid defensive presence and ability to clear danger, ranking in the top 16% for clearances among his peers. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 14%, he showcases elite quality in his position, complemented by a surprising knack for finishing. However, his injury history has limited his availability, making durability a concern. Pellegrino’s blend of defensive prowess and goal-scoring potential makes him a standout in Boca Juniors' backline.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 22 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marco Pellegrino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louis Breunigsimilar↗ | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 79 |
| 2 | Niko Koulissimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €400k | 86 | 76 |
| 3 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 84 | 78 |
| 4 | Pablo Tomeosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €1.5m | 84 | 76 |
| 5 | Luc Marijnissensimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 23 | €1.5m | 83 | 76 |
| 6 | Isaac Cossiersimilar↗ | Le Mans | 20 | €2.7m | 83 | 76 |
| 7 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 83 | 77 |
| 8 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 82 | 76 |
| 9 | Gabriel Otegbayosimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €900k | 82 | 76 |
| 10 | Neville Nwankwosimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 24 | €800k | 82 | 76 |
| 11 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 81 | 79 |
| 12 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 80 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marco Pellegrino
≈ 100% Marco Pellegrino · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Marco Pellegrino · medium reliability
≈ 100% Marco Pellegrino · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marco Pellegrino?
By Doppel's fit score, Louis Breunig (SSV Jahn Regensburg) is the closest profile to Marco Pellegrino, with a 79/100 overall match. Niko Koulis and Rodri Suárez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marco Pellegrino?
Yes. Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 76/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marco Pellegrino?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marco Pellegrino's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →