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 September 2026.
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Marco Palestra is an aggressive, ball-carrying right midfielder/right-back known for his exceptional dribbling and duel-winning ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his peers, he consistently creates big chances and delivers accurate crosses, showcasing his offensive contributions. His durability is a major asset, having missed only eight games in three seasons, making him a reliable presence on the pitch. While aerial duels are not his strength, his overall impact is undeniable.
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↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €18m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Óscar Minguezasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 27 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Ritsu Doansimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 28 | €16m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Alexander Bernhardssonsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 28 | €3.2m | 91 | 86 |
* 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 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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