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 (Independiente Rivadavia) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Efkan Bekiroğlu scores 84/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Marcus Rafferty is a dynamic attacking midfielder, showcasing his prowess as a goal-scoring threat with an impressive tally of 7 goals in 25 appearances this season. With a Sofascore rating in the top 45% of his peers, he stands out for his ability to generate shots and successfully dribble past opponents, making him a constant danger in the final third. His durability is commendable, having missed no games in three seasons, reinforcing his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 24 | €2.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 94 | 89 |
| 3 | Cisse Sandrasimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 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 | Kevin Zenónsimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 25 | €3.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Kacper Kozłowskisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 23 | €5.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 91 | 85 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Marcus Rafferty?
Statistically, Rodrigo Atencio (Independiente Rivadavia) is the closest look-alike to Marcus Rafferty — a 86/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Marcus Rafferty?
By Doppel's fit score, Rodrigo Atencio (Independiente Rivadavia) is the closest profile to Marcus Rafferty, with a 86/100 overall match. Julian Justvan and Cisse Sandra are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcus Rafferty?
Yes. Efkan Bekiroğlu (Göztepe) 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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