Players like Alessandro Marcandalli
CB/RBGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlessandro Marcandalli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alessandro Marcandalli are Ilias Bronkhorst, Rio Hillen, Enrique Lofolomo. Doppel rates Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior) a 80/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 80/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Alessandro Marcandalli is a versatile and reliable defensive asset, operating effectively as both a centre-back and right-back. With a solid presence in the top half of his positional peers, he showcases durability, having missed only four games in the last three seasons. While his long-range passing and final-third contributions could be improved, his dependable defensive capabilities make him a consistent choice in the backline.
Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alessandro Marcandalli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilias Bronkhorstsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 29 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 2 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 3 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 4 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 84 | 79 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 84 | 80 |
| 6 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 83 | 82 |
| 8 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Harry Clarkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €2.4m | 83 | 80 |
| 10 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 83 | 79 |
| 12 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 82 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alessandro Marcandalli
≈ 100% Alessandro Marcandalli · strong: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alessandro Marcandalli · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Alessandro Marcandalli · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Alessandro Marcandalli?
Statistically, Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior) is the closest look-alike to Alessandro Marcandalli — a 80/100 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 Alessandro Marcandalli?
By Doppel's fit score, Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Alessandro Marcandalli, with a 80/100 overall match. Rio Hillen and Enrique Lofolomo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alessandro Marcandalli?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alessandro Marcandalli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alessandro Marcandalli'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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