Players like Marcus Rafferty
CMDegerfors IF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcus Rafferty's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marcus Rafferty are Rodrigo Atencio, Julian Justvan, Cisse Sandra. Doppel rates Rodrigo Atencio (Central Córdoba) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Efkan Bekiroğlu scores 84/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Marcus Rafferty is a dynamic goal-scoring midfielder who thrives in offensive situations, showcasing his knack for finding the net with an impressive rate of non-penalty goals. With a Sofascore rating in the top 45% of his positional peers, he combines a potent shot volume with effective dribbling, making him a constant threat in the final third. His durability is a major asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a reliable option for his team.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Shots, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcus Rafferty
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrigo Atenciosimilar↗ | Central Córdoba | 24 | €2.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 94 | 89 |
| 3 | Cisse Sandrasimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €2.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Jonas Therkelsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 23 | €2.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗ | MKE Ankaragücü | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Kacper Kozłowskisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 23 | €5.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Luis Hasasimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €4.4m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcus Rafferty
≈ 100% Marcus Rafferty · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Marcus Rafferty · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Marcus Rafferty · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcus Rafferty?
By Doppel's fit score, Rodrigo Atencio (Central Córdoba) is the closest profile to Marcus Rafferty, with a 85/100 overall match. Julian Justvan and Cisse Sandra are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcus Rafferty?
Yes. Efkan Bekiroğlu (MKE Ankaragücü) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcus Rafferty?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcus Rafferty'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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