Players like Marcão
CBSevilla · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcão's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marcão are Daan Dierckx, Antoine Mendy, Yerry Mina. Doppel rates Daan Dierckx (Standard Liège) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Timo Hübers scores 82/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Marcão is a robust, front-foot centre-back known for his aggressive defending and aerial prowess. Despite his current struggles reflected in a low Sofascore rating, he excels in duels and clearances, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing attacks. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant playing time over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Shots, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: 46 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcão
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 18 | €31m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcão
≈ 100% Marcão · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Marcão · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Marcão · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcão?
By Doppel's fit score, Daan Dierckx (Standard Liège) is the closest profile to Marcão, with a 81/100 overall match. Antoine Mendy and Yerry Mina are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcão?
Yes. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcão?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcão's 2025/26 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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