Players like Marco Pellegrino
CBBoca Juniors · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarco Pellegrino's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marco Pellegrino are Louis Breunig, Niko Koulis, Rodri Suárez. Doppel rates Louis Breunig (Eintracht Braunschweig) a 79/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Josue Escartin scores 76/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Marco Pellegrino is a solid positional ball-playing centre-back, showcasing strong defensive instincts and an impressive ability to clear danger, ranking in the top 16% for clearances. With a Sofascore rating in the top 37% of his peers, he consistently contributes to his team's defensive stability. While his offensive metrics suggest he isn't a primary playmaker, his finishing ability from set-pieces adds a valuable threat. However, his injury history raises concerns about long-term reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: 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↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 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↗ | Real Valladolid | 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↗ | Hull City | 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↗ | FC Utrecht | 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 · 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
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FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Marco Pellegrino?
Statistically, Louis Breunig (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest look-alike to Marco Pellegrino — a 79/100 profile match (87/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Marco Pellegrino?
By Doppel's fit score, Louis Breunig (Eintracht Braunschweig) 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.
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