Players like Marcus Linday
CM/CDMVästerås SK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcus Linday's profile ↗
Marcus Linday is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Västerås SK in the Swedish Allsvenskan, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season with 1 goal and 2 assists. Players similar to Linday include Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Hicham Boudaoui from Nice, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players share comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Marcus Linday
Marcus Linday is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in regaining possession in advanced areas, as evidenced by his top 15% ranking in possession won in the attacking third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his peers, he showcases elite quality and durability, having missed only one game in three seasons. While he may not contribute goals or assists, his ability to disrupt opposition play makes him a vital cog in the midfield engine.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third. 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 · data: Sofascore, 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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