Players like Martin Palumbo
CMUS Avellino 1912 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartin Palumbo's profile ↗
Martin Palumbo is a central midfielder for US Avellino 1912 in Serie B, having made 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. Players similar to Palumbo include Noah Naujoks from Excelsior with a fit score of 87/100, and Kevin Sessa from 1. FC Heidenheim, who has a fit score of 86/100. Other comparable players are Nermin Karić of Virtus Entella and Ilias Koutsoupias from Frosinone, both showcasing similar roles and statistical profiles.
12 players most similar to Martin Palumbo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 87 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 85 | 84 |
| 8 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martin Palumbo
≈ 100% Martin Palumbo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Martin Palumbo · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Martin Palumbo · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Martin Palumbo?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Martin Palumbo, with a 87/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Nermin Karić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Martin Palumbo?
Yes. Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
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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