Players like Rafa Marín
CBSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafa Marín's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rafa Marín are Dean Huijsen, Mike Van der Hoorn, Leo Greiml. Doppel rates Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) a 82/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Rafa Marín is a reliable ball-playing centre-back, adept at launching accurate long balls and making crucial clearances. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 44% of his positional peers, he shows potential but has room for improvement in ball progression. His durability stands out, having missed only 2 games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable option in defence.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Clearances. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rafa Marín
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 88 | 82 |
| 2 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €1.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafa Marín
≈ 100% Rafa Marín · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Rafa Marín · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Rafa Marín · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Rafa Marín?
Statistically, Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) is the closest look-alike to Rafa Marín — a 82/100 profile match (88/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Rafa Marín?
By Doppel's fit score, Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) is the closest profile to Rafa Marín, with a 82/100 overall match. Mike Van der Hoorn and Leo Greiml are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rafa Marín?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rafa Marín?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rafa Marín's 2025/26 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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