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Grêmio· 2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

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Active Full-BackSmall Sample

3.76Tkl/90

1.71KP/90

Based on 526 min · 2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Marlon

Max Finkgräfe99% match
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga · €3.0M
Joakim Maehle99% match
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga · €7.0M
Olivier Deman98% match
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.8 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.4 final-third passes/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.6 successful tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (5.5/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.6/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 526 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Marlon:

Max Finkgräfe(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (86 touches/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.
Joakim Maehle(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Olivier Deman(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), central to possession (72 touches/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Max Finkgräfe

RB Leipzig · Bundesliga

Germany22yContract 2030

Tkl/902.87

KP/902.15

Active Full-BackSmall SampleSteady form

vs Marlon: 7y younger

99% match

€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Marlon?▼

The top alternatives to Marlon based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Max Finkgräfe, Joakim Maehle, Olivier Deman, Federico Dimarco, Andrea Cambiaso. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Marlon in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Marlon in 2026 include Max Finkgräfe (€3.0M), Joakim Maehle (€7.0M), Olivier Deman (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Marlon play and who plays similarly?▼

Marlon plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Max Finkgräfe (Germany, €3.0M); Joakim Maehle (Denmark, €7.0M); Olivier Deman (Belgium, €3.0M); Federico Dimarco (Italy, €50.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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