Players like Alessandro Marcandalli
CB/RB/LBReggiana · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlessandro Marcandalli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alessandro Marcandalli are Hiroki Sekine, Josue Escartin, Rio Hillen. Doppel rates Hiroki Sekine (Stade de Reims) a 79/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Josue Escartin scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
Building your XI? Put Alessandro Marcandalli in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →About Alessandro Marcandalli
Alessandro Marcandalli is a versatile defender, capable of playing both centre-back and right-back, but his overall quality ranks in the bottom 38% of his peers. While he showcases durability with just four missed games over three seasons, his attacking contributions and passing accuracy in the final third have room for improvement, limiting his impact in build-up play. Marcandalli's reliability in defense makes him a consistent option, though he may need to enhance his offensive skill set to elevate his game.
Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alessandro Marcandalli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiroki Sekinesimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 87 | 79 |
| 3 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 86 | 79 |
| 4 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 85 | 79 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 84 | 79 |
| 6 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 83 | 81 |
| 8 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 83 | 79 |
| 10 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 82 | 79 |
| 11 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 81 | 80 |
| 12 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 81 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alessandro Marcandalli
≈ 100% Alessandro Marcandalli · strong: Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Alessandro Marcandalli · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Alessandro Marcandalli · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alessandro Marcandalli?
By Doppel's fit score, Hiroki Sekine (Stade de Reims) is the closest profile to Alessandro Marcandalli, with a 79/100 overall match. Josue Escartin and Rio Hillen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alessandro Marcandalli?
Yes. Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →