Players like Gabriel Mercado
CBInternacional · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriel Mercado's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gabriel Mercado are Arda Kızıldağ, Gustavo Martins, Filippo Delli Carri. Doppel rates Arda Kızıldağ (Gaziantep FK) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Großer scores 85/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Gabriel Mercado is a unique attacking centre-back known for his finishing ability, contributing non-penalty goals and creating big chances from the back. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom percentile of his peers, his knack for scoring makes him a surprising threat in the final third. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability, having missed significant game time over the past few 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↗ | Vitória | 27 | €1.5m | 89 | 87 |
| 8 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 89 | 85 |
| 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 · 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 closest look-alike to Gabriel Mercado?
Statistically, Arda Kızıldağ (Gaziantep FK) is the closest look-alike to Gabriel Mercado — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 85/100 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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