Players like Marcos Antônio
CM/CDMSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcos Antônio's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marcos Antônio are Angel Gomes, Alexandru Maxim, Kike Pérez. Doppel rates Angel Gomes (Olympique de Marseille) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alexandru Maxim scores 86/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Marcos Antônio is a creative deep-lying playmaker, adept at orchestrating attacks from midfield. His top 7% ranking for big chances created highlights his vision and ability to unlock defenses, complemented by a solid accuracy in final-third passes. While he has struggled defensively in duels and interceptions, his playmaking prowess stands out, making him a valuable asset when fit, despite a recent history of injuries limiting his availability.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 37 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcos Antônio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcos Antônio
≈ 100% Marcos Antônio · strong: Big chances created, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Marcos Antônio · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Marcos Antônio · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Marcos Antônio?
Statistically, Angel Gomes (Olympique de Marseille) is the closest look-alike to Marcos Antônio — 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 Marcos Antônio?
By Doppel's fit score, Angel Gomes (Olympique de Marseille) is the closest profile to Marcos Antônio, with a 84/100 overall match. Alexandru Maxim and Kike Pérez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcos Antônio?
Yes. Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcos Antônio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcos Antônio'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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