Pablo Martínez alternatives
CM/CAMMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Martínez's profile ↗
Pablo Martínez is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Málaga CF in La Liga, where he has made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 5 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Martínez, consider Florian Sotoca from RC Lens, who has a fit score of 87 and a market value of €1m, or Levi Smans from SC Heerenveen, valued at €1m with a fit score of 86.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 87 | 85 |
| 5 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 83 | 84 |
| 10 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Martínez
≈ 100% Pablo Martínez · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Pablo Martínez · strong: Key passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Pablo Martínez · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pablo Martínez?
Ryan Merlen (Sint-Truidense VV) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 85/100 match to Pablo Martínez.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pablo Martínez?
Florian Sotoca offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €1.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pablo Martínez?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Pablo Martínez's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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