Players like Maycon
CM/CDMAtlético Mineiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaycon's profile ↗
Maycon is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Atlético Mineiro in the Brazilian Serie A, with 12 appearances and 2 goals in 2026. Players similar to Maycon include Danilo Cataldi from Lazio, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Ben Whiteman of Preston North End, also with a fit score of 79/100. Another comparable option is Nicolas Madsen from Queens Park Rangers, who has a fit score of 81/100, highlighting his similar role and statistical profile.
About Maycon
Maycon is a finishing-focused central midfielder, showcasing an impressive ability to find the net, ranking in the top 12% among his positional peers. However, his overall performance sits in the bottom 41% of his role, indicating a need for improvement in his all-around contributions. While he brings goal-scoring prowess, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons.
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↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 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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