Players like Nacho Martín
CM/CDMSporting Gijón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNacho Martín's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nacho Martín are Unai Vencedor, Alejandro Meléndez, Abdellah Baallal. Doppel rates Unai Vencedor (Levante UD) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 80/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nacho Martín is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his exceptional tackling and interception skills, placing him in the top 17% of his peers. With a solid ability to deliver accurate passes into the final third, he showcases a reliable playmaking aspect despite not being a goal-scoring threat. His impressive durability—having missed no games in the last three seasons—further underscores his reliability on the pitch, making him a consistent presence in Sporting Gijón's midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nacho Martín
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 26 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | Troyes | 26 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €700k | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nacho Martín?
Statistically, Unai Vencedor (Levante UD) is the closest look-alike to Nacho Martín — a 80/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nacho Martín?
By Doppel's fit score, Unai Vencedor (Levante UD) is the closest profile to Nacho Martín, with a 80/100 overall match. Alejandro Meléndez and Abdellah Baallal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nacho Martín?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nacho Martín?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nacho Martín's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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