Cheaper alternatives to Martinelli
CM/CDMFluminense · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartinelli's profile ↗
Martinelli is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fluminense in the Brazilian Serie A, with 14 appearances and 1 assist in 2026. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Martinelli, consider Alexandru Maxim from Gaziantep FK, with a fit score of 82 and a market value of €0m, or Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, who has a fit score of 81 and is valued at €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Martinelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 85 | 82 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 82 | 81 |
| 3 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 79 | 81 |
| 5 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 82 | 80 |
| 10 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 11 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Joe Rothwellsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 31 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martinelli
≈ 100% Martinelli · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Martinelli · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Martinelli · strong: Big chances created, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Martinelli?
Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 81/100 match to Martinelli.
Who is the best-value alternative to Martinelli?
Alexandru Maxim offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €300k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Martinelli?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Martinelli'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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