Players like Martin Palumbo
CMUS Avellino 1912 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartin Palumbo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Martin Palumbo are Rafael Bauzà, Filippo Ranocchia, Victor Torp. Doppel rates Rafael Bauzà (Mirandés) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Van den Keybus scores 82/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Martin Palumbo is a versatile central midfielder with a knack for contributing offensively while providing solid defensive cover. His strong ability to make clearances and deliver accurate crosses highlights his effectiveness in transitional play, while his finishing prowess makes him a threat around the box. With just nine games missed over the past three seasons, he showcases durability and reliability, although he could improve his involvement in build-up play and defensive actions to elevate his overall impact on the game.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate crosses, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Martin Palumbo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martin Palumbo
≈ 100% Martin Palumbo · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Martin Palumbo · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Martin Palumbo · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Martin Palumbo?
By Doppel's fit score, Rafael Bauzà (Mirandés) is the closest profile to Martin Palumbo, with a 83/100 overall match. Filippo Ranocchia and Victor Torp are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Martin Palumbo?
Yes. Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Martin Palumbo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Martin Palumbo'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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