Who should replace Iván Marcano?
CBFC Porto · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIván Marcano's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Iván Marcano, the best-fitting centre backs are Rodrigo Fagundes, Matt Doherty, Olivier Boscagli. Rodrigo Fagundes (Criciúma) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rodrigo Fagundes at about €0k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Iván Marcano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrigo Fagundessimilar↗ | Criciúma | 39 | €0k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Olivier Boscaglisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €14m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Alessandro Bastonisimilar↗ | Inter | 27 | €61m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iván Marcano
≈ 100% Iván Marcano · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Iván Marcano · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Iván Marcano · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iván Marcano?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rodrigo Fagundes (Criciúma) does the closest job to Iván Marcano, at 92/100 on profile. Matt Doherty and Olivier Boscagli follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Iván Marcano?
Yes — Rodrigo Fagundes (Criciúma) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €0k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Iván Marcano?
Doppel learns Iván Marcano's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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