Players like Luc Mares
CBHamKam · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuc Mares's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luc Mares are Hamza El Kaouakibi, Abubacarr Kinteh, Lucas Esquivel. Doppel rates Hamza El Kaouakibi (Südtirol) a 86/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Hamza El Kaouakibi scores 86/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Luc Mares is a reliable, durable centre-back known for his consistent presence on the pitch, having missed no games over the last three seasons. While he may not stand out in aerial duels or clearances, his solid positional awareness and experience make him a steadying influence at the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 32% of his positional peers, Mares proves to be a dependable option for any defense, contributing both defensively and offensively when needed.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luc Mares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Luca Sirchsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Kevin Mac Allistersimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €12m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Luke Aylingsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 35 | €400k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Lutsharel Geertruidasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 26 | €22m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luc Mares
≈ 100% Luc Mares · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Luc Mares · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Luc Mares · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luc Mares?
By Doppel's fit score, Hamza El Kaouakibi (Südtirol) is the closest profile to Luc Mares, with a 86/100 overall match. Abubacarr Kinteh and Lucas Esquivel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luc Mares?
Yes. Hamza El Kaouakibi (Südtirol) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luc Mares?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luc Mares's 2025 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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