Players like Marc Kempf
CBComo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarc Kempf's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marc Kempf are Virgil van Dijk, Matthias Ginter, Leo Østigård. Doppel rates Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 86/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Marc Kempf is a commanding aerial presence, excelling as a positional ball-playing centre-back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his peers, he demonstrates elite proficiency in aerial duels and overall defensive engagements, making him a reliable backbone for Como's defence. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, ensuring consistent performances at the heart of the backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marc Kempf
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 8 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marc Kempf
≈ 100% Marc Kempf · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Marc Kempf · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Marc Kempf · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Marc Kempf?
Statistically, Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) is the closest look-alike to Marc Kempf — a 84/100 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 Marc Kempf?
By Doppel's fit score, Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) is the closest profile to Marc Kempf, with a 84/100 overall match. Matthias Ginter and Leo Østigård are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marc Kempf?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marc Kempf?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marc Kempf'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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