Players like João Marcelo
CBCruzeiro · 2020/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Marcelo's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Marcelo are Jan Van den Bergh, Adrián de la Fuente, Danny Bakker. Doppel rates Jan Van den Bergh (NAC Breda) a 85/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to João Marcelo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 84 | 84 |
| 3 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 87 | 84 |
| 4 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 85 | 84 |
| 6 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 86 | 83 |
| 8 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Tsuyoshi Watanabesimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 29 | €9.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Sebastián Coatessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 36 | €300k | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Marcelo
≈ 100% João Marcelo · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% João Marcelo · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% João Marcelo · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Marcelo?
By Doppel's fit score, Jan Van den Bergh (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to João Marcelo, with a 85/100 overall match. Adrián de la Fuente and Danny Bakker are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Marcelo?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Marcelo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Marcelo's 2020/24 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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