Players like Marlon Freitas
CM/CDMPalmeiras · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarlon Freitas's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marlon Freitas are Giacomo Calò, Aleksandar Pavlović, Simone Pontisso. Doppel rates Giacomo Calò (Frosinone) a 84/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 80/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Marlon Freitas is a refined deep-lying playmaker, excelling in distribution and control from midfield. With a standout Sofascore rating placing him in the top 8% of his positional peers, he showcases exceptional accuracy in long balls and final-third passes, ensuring his team maintains fluid attacking transitions. His durability is impressive, with only one game missed in the last three seasons, solidifying his role as a reliable anchor in the heart of Palmeiras' midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Touches. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marlon Freitas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Aleksandar Pavlovićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 22 | €96m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 5 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Millwall | 26 | €3.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Kerim Mrabtisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.1m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marlon Freitas
≈ 100% Marlon Freitas · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Marlon Freitas · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Marlon Freitas · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Marlon Freitas?
Statistically, Giacomo Calò (Frosinone) is the closest look-alike to Marlon Freitas — a 84/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Marlon Freitas?
By Doppel's fit score, Giacomo Calò (Frosinone) is the closest profile to Marlon Freitas, with a 84/100 overall match. Aleksandar Pavlović and Simone Pontisso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marlon Freitas?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Millwall) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marlon Freitas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marlon Freitas's 2026 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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