Players like Marcelo Estigarribia
STClub Atlético Unión de Santa Fe · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcelo Estigarribia's profile ↗
Marcelo Estigarribia is a striker for Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 17 appearances in 2026, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist over 1302 minutes. Players similar to Estigarribia include Juanmi Latasa from Real Valladolid, who has a fit score of 77/100, and Dame Gueye from Le Mans, with a fit score of 75/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile.
About Marcelo Estigarribia
Marcelo Estigarribia is a formidable aerial threat and a clinical striker, excelling in winning duels and finishing chances. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 40% of his positional peers, his ability to dominate in the air and convert opportunities makes him a key asset in the attacking third. While he may not create many chances, his durability is noteworthy, having missed only 10 games over the past three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcelo Estigarribia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juanmi Latasasimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 25 | €1.5m | 88 | 77 |
| 2 | Dame Gueyesimilar↗ | Le Mans | 31 | €700k | 88 | 75 |
| 3 | Francesco Pio Espositosimilar↗ | Spezia | 21 | €47m | 87 | 74 |
| 4 | Pedro Mendessimilar↗ | Ascoli | 27 | €1.3m | 86 | 77 |
| 5 | Jon Bautistasimilar↗ | Eibar | 31 | €1.2m | 86 | 74 |
| 6 | Dani Escrichesimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 28 | €500k | 85 | 75 |
| 7 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 85 | 76 |
| 8 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 85 | 75 |
| 9 | Alberto Marisimilar↗ | Mirandés | 25 | €700k | 84 | 74 |
| 10 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 83 | 75 |
| 11 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 81 | 75 |
| 12 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 81 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcelo Estigarribia
≈ 100% Marcelo Estigarribia · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Marcelo Estigarribia · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Marcelo Estigarribia · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcelo Estigarribia?
By Doppel's fit score, Juanmi Latasa (Real Valladolid) is the closest profile to Marcelo Estigarribia, with a 77/100 overall match. Dame Gueye and Francesco Pio Esposito are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcelo Estigarribia?
Yes. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role and rates 75/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcelo Estigarribia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcelo Estigarribia's 2026 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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