Players like Josep Martínez
GKInter · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosep Martínez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Josep Martínez are Mark Flekken, Mory Diaw, Karl Darlow. Doppel rates Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Karl Darlow scores 84/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Josep Martínez is a commanding goalkeeper known for his dominance in aerial duels and decisive clearances, making him a standout in high-pressure situations. With a Sofascore rating in the top 38% among his peers, he showcases elite consistency and reliability, particularly in one-on-one duels. His durability is impressive, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, underlining his role as a dependable last line of defense.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Josep Martínez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Flekkensimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 33 | €6.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Mory Diawsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 33 | €900k | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Caoimhin Kellehersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €25m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Jeremías Ledesmasimilar↗ | Rosario Central | 33 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Augusto Batallasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 30 | €5.8m | 93 | 81 |
| 7 | Bart Verbruggensimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €37m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Robin Roefssimilar↗ | Sunderland | 23 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Bernt Klaverboersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 21 | €2.8m | 91 | 88 |
| 11 | Grégoire Coudertsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 27 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Jari De Bussersimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 27 | €4.3m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josep Martínez
≈ 100% Josep Martínez · strong: Touches, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Josep Martínez · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Josep Martínez · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Josep Martínez?
Statistically, Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest look-alike to Josep Martínez — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Josep Martínez?
By Doppel's fit score, Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to Josep Martínez, with a 83/100 overall match. Mory Diaw and Karl Darlow are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Josep Martínez?
Yes. Karl Darlow (Leeds United) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Josep Martínez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Josep Martínez's 2023/24 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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