Players like Marcos Antônio
CM/CDMSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcos Antônio's profile ↗
Marcos Antônio is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for São Paulo in the BRA-Serie A, with 14 appearances and 2 assists in 2026. Players similar to Marcos Antônio include Alexandru Maxim from Gaziantep FK, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Angel Gomes from Lille, with a fit score of 84/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking to fill a similar position.
About Marcos Antônio
Marcos Antônio is a creative deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating attacks from midfield with his impressive ability to create big chances and deliver accurate final-third passes. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 40% of his positional peers, he demonstrates quality and vision despite some struggles in defensive duels. While his injury history raises concerns about availability, his playmaking prowess makes him a valuable asset when fit.
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↗ | Lille | 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↗ | Hatayspor | 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↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 best replacement for Marcos Antônio?
By Doppel's fit score, Angel Gomes (Lille) 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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