Players like Mark McGuinness
CBSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMark McGuinness's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mark McGuinness are Fabio Gruber, Michael Keane, Ze Vitor. Doppel rates Fabio Gruber (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 87/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mark McGuinness is a dominant aerial centre-back, excelling in physical duels and providing a robust defensive presence for Sheffield United. With an impressive ability to win headers and duels, he ranks in the top echelons of his positional peers, showcasing his effectiveness in both defensive and attacking set-pieces. While he has struggled with passing accuracy in the final third, his overall contributions and durability make him a valuable asset, despite a recent history of injuries limiting his availability.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Shots, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mark McGuinness
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €2.9m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 90 | 87 |
| 6 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mark McGuinness
≈ 100% Mark McGuinness · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Mark McGuinness · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Mark McGuinness · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mark McGuinness?
Statistically, Fabio Gruber (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest look-alike to Mark McGuinness — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mark McGuinness?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabio Gruber (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Mark McGuinness, with a 82/100 overall match. Michael Keane and Ze Vitor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mark McGuinness?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mark McGuinness?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mark McGuinness'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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