Cheaper alternatives to Eric Martel
CM/CDM/CB1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Martel's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Eric Martel are Mats Hummels, Mikel Vesga, Idrissa Touré. Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) rates 82/100 as a match at about €500k*, below Eric Martel's ~€8.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Eric Martel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 84 | 80 |
| 4 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 80 | 79 |
| 9 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 81 | 79 |
| 11 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Martel
≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Eric Martel?
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k* with a 82/100 match to Eric Martel.
Who is the best-value alternative to Eric Martel?
Mats Hummels offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €500k*.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Eric Martel?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Eric Martel's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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