Players like Marco Ilaimaharitra
CM/CDMStandard Liège · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarco Ilaimaharitra's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marco Ilaimaharitra are Marius Marin, Alejandro Meléndez, Victor Emanuel Halvorsen. Doppel rates Marius Marin (Pisa) a 80/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alejandro Meléndez scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Marco Ilaimaharitra is a workmanlike central midfielder, primarily focused on maintaining defensive stability rather than creating scoring opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 40% of his peers, he offers reliability in his role, having missed only 10 games over the last three seasons. While he contributes defensively, his lack of standout strengths and low metrics in creating chances and aerial duels suggest he may struggle to impact games offensively.
Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marco Ilaimaharitra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marius Marinsimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €2.6m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Victor Emanuel Halvorsensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 22 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marco Ilaimaharitra?
By Doppel's fit score, Marius Marin (Pisa) is the closest profile to Marco Ilaimaharitra, with a 80/100 overall match. Alejandro Meléndez and Victor Emanuel Halvorsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marco Ilaimaharitra?
Yes. Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marco Ilaimaharitra?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marco Ilaimaharitra'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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