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 Marc Guéhi, Tomáš Souček, Edgaras Utkus. Doppel rates Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Justin Hubner scores 83/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Eric Martel is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing his strength in aerial duels and competitive duels, ranking in the top 14% of his peers. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the top 17%, he demonstrates consistent quality and reliability, contributing three goals over 31 appearances this season. While his long-ball accuracy could improve, his robust presence on the pitch makes him a durable asset, having missed only six games in the last three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Shots, Duels won. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Eric Martel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Martel
≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 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: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Martel?
By Doppel's fit score, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Eric Martel, with a 81/100 overall match. Tomáš Souček and Edgaras Utkus are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Eric Martel?
Yes. Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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