Players like Maycon
CM/CDMAtlético Mineiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaycon's profile ↗
The players most similar to Maycon are Danilo Cataldi, Ben Whiteman, Nicolas Madsen. Doppel rates Danilo Cataldi (Lazio) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ruben Jenssen scores 81/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Maycon is a goal-scoring central midfielder with a knack for finishing, making him a valuable asset in the attacking phase. Despite his elite finishing ability, he struggles in duels, which limits his defensive contributions. His injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons. Overall, he ranks in the bottom 42% of his positional peers, indicating room for improvement to elevate his game.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 83 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Maycon
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €3.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maycon
≈ 100% Maycon · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Maycon · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Maycon · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Maycon?
Statistically, Danilo Cataldi (Lazio) is the closest look-alike to Maycon — a 79/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Maycon?
By Doppel's fit score, Danilo Cataldi (Lazio) is the closest profile to Maycon, with a 79/100 overall match. Ben Whiteman and Nicolas Madsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Maycon?
Yes. Ruben Jenssen (Tromsø IL) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Maycon?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Maycon'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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