Who should replace Iván Marcano?
CBFC Porto · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIván Marcano's profile ↗
Iván Marcano is a centre-back for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga. For those seeking the best replacement for Marcano, Ross Sykes of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise stands out with a fit score of 89/100, making him an excellent tactical match. Other notable options include Matt Doherty and Florian Lejeune, both offering solid fit scores of 83/100, suitable for similar defensive roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 94 | 89 |
| 2 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Olivier Boscaglisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €14m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Daiki Hashiokasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iván Marcano
≈ 100% Iván Marcano · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Iván Marcano · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 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, Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) does the closest job to Iván Marcano, at 94/100 on profile. Matt Doherty and Olivier Boscagli follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Iván Marcano?
Yes — Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 83/100 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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