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. FC Nürnberg) 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 September 2026.
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Mark McGuinness is a dominant aerial presence at centre-back, excelling in duels and showcasing a robust defensive game. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 28% of his peers, he’s a reliable force, contributing both defensively and offensively with three goals and three assists this season. However, his injury history could raise concerns regarding his availability, which is crucial for maintaining defensive stability.
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. FC Nürnberg | 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↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 89 | 84 |
| 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 best replacement for Mark McGuinness?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabio Gruber (1. FC Nürnberg) 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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