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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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About Eric Martel

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

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Marc Guéhisimilar↗Manchester City26€66m9381
2Tomáš Součeksimilar↗West Ham United31€9.7m9385
3Edgaras Utkussimilar↗Cercle Brugge26€1.5m9383
4Piero Hincapiésimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen24€46m9383
5Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg23€24m9282
6Mikel Vesgasimilar↗Athletic Club33€1.2m9183
7Justin Hubnersimilar↗Fortuna Sittard23€1.0m9183
8Enric Llansanasimilar↗Go Ahead Eagles25€2.1m9184
9Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗1. FC Union Berlin23€19m9183
10Ross Sykessimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise27€4.9m9183
11Tristan Cramasimilar↗Millwall25€12m9081
12Danny Bakkersimilar↗SC Telstar31€500k9082

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Eric Martel

1. Marc GuéhiManchester City81/100

≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90

2. Tomáš SoučekWest Ham United85/100

≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90

3. Edgaras UtkusCercle Brugge83/100

≈ 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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