Players like Iván Marcano
CBFC Porto · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIván Marcano's profile ↗
The players most similar to Iván Marcano are Ross Sykes, Kike Salas, Daiki Hashioka. Doppel rates Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) a 89/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 86/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Iván Marcano is a seasoned ball-playing centre-back, showcasing elite qualities with a Sofascore rating in the top 4% of his positional peers. His precision in long balls and prowess in aerial duels make him a formidable presence at the back, while his ability to win possession in the attacking third adds an unexpected edge. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability on the pitch, making consistent availability a challenge.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 80 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Iván Marcano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 94 | 89 |
| 2 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Daiki Hashiokasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 27 | €1.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iván Marcano
≈ 100% Iván Marcano · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Iván Marcano · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Iván Marcano · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iván Marcano?
By Doppel's fit score, Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest profile to Iván Marcano, with a 89/100 overall match. Kike Salas and Daiki Hashioka are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Iván Marcano?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Iván Marcano?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Iván Marcano's 2024/25 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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