Players like Eric Martel
CM/CDM/CB1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Martel's profile ↗
The players most similar to Eric Martel are Tomáš Souček, Wouter Burger, Mats Hummels. Doppel rates Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mats Hummels scores 82/100 at about €500k*. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Eric Martel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 22 | €46m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 80 | 81 |
| 10 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 31 | €1.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 81 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Martel
≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Martel?
By Doppel's fit score, Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Eric Martel, with a 85/100 overall match. Wouter Burger and Mats Hummels are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Eric Martel?
Yes. Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €500k*.
How does Doppel find players similar to Eric Martel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Eric Martel'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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