Players like Marcus Linday
CM/CDMVästerås SK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcus Linday's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marcus Linday are Beñat Gerenabarrena, Hicham Boudaoui, Kodai Sano. Doppel rates Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Beñat Gerenabarrena scores 83/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Marcus Linday is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in winning possession in the attacking third, showcasing his ability to disrupt opponents and initiate attacks. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 19% of his peers, he stands out as a reliable and durable presence on the pitch, having missed only one game in three seasons. While he may not contribute significantly to goal tallies, his defensive acumen and work rate make him a vital cog in any midfield setup.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcus Linday
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcus Linday
≈ 100% Marcus Linday · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Marcus Linday · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Marcus Linday · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcus Linday?
By Doppel's fit score, Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) is the closest profile to Marcus Linday, with a 83/100 overall match. Hicham Boudaoui and Kodai Sano are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcus Linday?
Yes. Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcus Linday?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcus Linday's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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