Players like Marcelo
CBMoreirense · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcelo's profile ↗
Marcelo is a centre-back for Moreirense in the Primeira Liga, with 12 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Marcelo include Tiago Gabriel from Lecce, who scored a fit score of 87/100, and Cacá from Corinthians, also with a fit score of 87/100. For those seeking alternatives, Andrea Tiritiello and Gabriele Guarino, with fit scores of 86/100, provide comparable profiles in the lower leagues.
12 players most similar to Marcelo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 87 | 87 |
| 3 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 88 | 86 |
| 4 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 87 | 86 |
| 5 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 87 | 85 |
| 9 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Mathias Rosssimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcelo
≈ 100% Marcelo · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Marcelo · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Marcelo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcelo?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) is the closest profile to Marcelo, with a 87/100 overall match. Cacá and Andrea Tiritiello are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcelo?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcelo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcelo'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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