Players like Gabriel Mercado
CBInternacional · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriel Mercado's profile ↗
Gabriel Mercado is a centre-back for Internacional in the Brazilian Serie A, with 12 appearances and 1 goal in the 2026 season. Players similar to Mercado include Arda Kızıldağ from Gaziantep FK, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Gustavo Martins from Grêmio, also with a fit score of 84/100. Other comparable options are Filippo Delli Carri from Monza and Jannis Heuer from Preußen Münster, both boasting fit scores of 85/100.
About Gabriel Mercado
Gabriel Mercado is a unique centre-back with a surprising penchant for finishing, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively with non-penalty goals and big chances created, ranking in the top 25% of his peers. While his overall Sofascore rating places him in the bottom third of positional players, his offensive contributions stand out in a defensive role. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Big chances created. Availability: 61 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gabriel Mercado
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Nehemiah Fernandezsimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 89 | 87 |
| 8 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gabriel Mercado
≈ 100% Gabriel Mercado · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Mercado · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Mercado · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gabriel Mercado?
By Doppel's fit score, Arda Kızıldağ (Gaziantep FK) is the closest profile to Gabriel Mercado, with a 84/100 overall match. Gustavo Martins and Filippo Delli Carri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gabriel Mercado?
Yes. Maximilian Großer (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gabriel Mercado?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gabriel Mercado's 2026 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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