Who should replace Marlon Freitas?
CM/CDMPalmeiras · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarlon Freitas's profile ↗
Marlon Freitas is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Palmeiras in the Brazilian Serie A. For those searching for the best replacement for Freitas, Giacomo Calò from Frosinone stands out with a fit score of 84/100, while Simone Pontisso from Catanzaro offers a solid alternative with a fit score of 82/100. Both players excel in similar roles and could effectively fill the gap left by Freitas.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Aleksandar Pavlovićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 22 | €96m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | László Bénessimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 29 | €2.3m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Matthias Verrethsimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Damián Bobadillasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 25 | €6.4m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Millwall | 26 | €3.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marlon Freitas
≈ 100% Marlon Freitas · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Marlon Freitas · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Marlon Freitas · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marlon Freitas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giacomo Calò (Frosinone) does the closest job to Marlon Freitas, at 89/100 on profile. Aleksandar Pavlović and Alex Mowatt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marlon Freitas?
Yes — Matthias Verreth (Bari) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marlon Freitas?
Doppel learns Marlon Freitas's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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