Players like Marcus Lindberg
CM/CDM/CAMIK Sirius · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcus Lindberg's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marcus Lindberg are Neil El Aynaoui, Enric Llansana, Beñat Gerenabarrena. Doppel rates Neil El Aynaoui (RC Lens) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Beñat Gerenabarrena scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Marcus Lindberg is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and ball recovery, making him a key presence in the heart of the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 7% of his positional peers, he showcases elite qualities in tackles and interceptions, contributing significantly to his team's defensive solidity. His durability is impressive, having missed only two games in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch. While not a creative force, his defensive prowess more than compensates for this, solidifying his role as a vital midfield anchor.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcus Lindberg
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Jakub Modersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €11m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Isma Ruizsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcus Lindberg
≈ 100% Marcus Lindberg · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Marcus Lindberg · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Marcus Lindberg · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcus Lindberg?
By Doppel's fit score, Neil El Aynaoui (RC Lens) is the closest profile to Marcus Lindberg, with a 82/100 overall match. Enric Llansana and Beñat Gerenabarrena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcus Lindberg?
Yes. Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcus Lindberg?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcus Lindberg's 2026 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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