Players like Marco Palestra
RM/RBCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarco Palestra's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marco Palestra are Aron Dønnum, Yan Couto, Alberto Costa. Doppel rates Aron Dønnum (Toulouse) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Aron Dønnum scores 87/100 at about €5.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Marco Palestra is an aggressive, dynamic right midfielder/right-back known for his exceptional dribbling and tenacious duels, placing him in the top 1% among his positional peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 17%, he consistently influences matches, contributing with crucial assists and creating big chances. His reliability on the pitch is evident with only eight games missed over three seasons, showcasing his durability and commitment to the team.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Accurate crosses. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marco Palestra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €5.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Yan Coutosimilar↗ | Como | 24 | €18m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Óscar Minguezasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 27 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Dodôsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €17m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Ritsu Doansimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 28 | €16m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Remo | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marco Palestra
≈ 100% Marco Palestra · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Marco Palestra · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Marco Palestra · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Marco Palestra?
Statistically, Aron Dønnum (Toulouse) is the closest look-alike to Marco Palestra — a 87/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Marco Palestra?
By Doppel's fit score, Aron Dønnum (Toulouse) is the closest profile to Marco Palestra, with a 87/100 overall match. Yan Couto and Alberto Costa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marco Palestra?
Yes. Aron Dønnum (Toulouse) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €5.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marco Palestra?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marco Palestra's 2025/26 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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