Players like Martin Erlić
CBBologna · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartin Erlić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Martin Erlić are Benjamin Nelson, Emmanuel Kakou, Sinaly Diomandé. Doppel rates Benjamin Nelson (Leicester City) a 80/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Benjamin Nelson scores 80/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Martin Erlić is a tactical ball-playing centre-back known for his precise long-range distribution, placing him in the top 20% of his peers in accurate long balls per 90 minutes. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 24%, he shows room for improvement but remains a broadly reliable option, having missed only 14 games in three seasons. While not a standout in creating chances or delivering crosses, his ability to initiate attacks from the back sets him apart in defensive roles.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Martin Erlić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Nelsonsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €1.6m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €6.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martin Erlić
≈ 100% Martin Erlić · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Martin Erlić · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Martin Erlić · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Martin Erlić?
Statistically, Benjamin Nelson (Leicester City) is the closest look-alike to Martin Erlić — a 80/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Martin Erlić?
By Doppel's fit score, Benjamin Nelson (Leicester City) is the closest profile to Martin Erlić, with a 80/100 overall match. Emmanuel Kakou and Sinaly Diomandé are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Martin Erlić?
Yes. Benjamin Nelson (Leicester City) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Martin Erlić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Martin Erlić's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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