Players like Marcos Paulo
CB/LBJuventude · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcos Paulo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marcos Paulo are Ravil Tagir, Isaak Touré, Emin Bayram. Doppel rates Ravil Tagir (KVC Westerlo) a 80/100 overall match — 79/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Sebastián Coates scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Marcos Paulo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravil Tagirsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €1.5m | 79 | 80 |
| 2 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 80 | 79 |
| 3 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 79 | 79 |
| 4 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 83 | 79 |
| 5 | Sebastián Coatessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 36 | €300k | 80 | 78 |
| 6 | Gabriel Otegbayosimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €900k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 78 | 78 |
| 10 | Mattis Adolfssonsimilar↗ | Östers IF | 25 | €500k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 71 | 77 |
| 12 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 76 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcos Paulo
≈ 100% Marcos Paulo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Marcos Paulo · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Marcos Paulo · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcos Paulo?
By Doppel's fit score, Ravil Tagir (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Marcos Paulo, with a 80/100 overall match. Isaak Touré and Emin Bayram are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcos Paulo?
Yes. Sebastián Coates (Sporting CP) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcos Paulo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcos Paulo's 2020/25 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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