Players like Marc Roca
CM/CDMReal Betis · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarc Roca's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marc Roca are Adam Wharton, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Matúš Bero. Doppel rates Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matúš Bero scores 83/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Marc Roca is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his ability to disrupt play and regain possession in the attacking third, making him a valuable asset in high-pressure situations. With a Sofascore rating in the top 49% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive skills in clearing danger and delivering accurate long balls. However, his aerial duels could use improvement. Despite some injury struggles in recent seasons, Roca's durability in matches this season highlights his importance to Real Betis.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Clearances, Touches. Availability: 40 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marc Roca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Sandi Lovrićsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €3.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marc Roca
≈ 100% Marc Roca · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Marc Roca · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Marc Roca · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Marc Roca?
Statistically, Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) is the closest look-alike to Marc Roca — a 83/100 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 Marc Roca?
By Doppel's fit score, Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Marc Roca, with a 83/100 overall match. Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Matúš Bero are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marc Roca?
Yes. Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marc Roca?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marc Roca's 2025/26 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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