Players like Martín Payero
CMCremonese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartín Payero's profile ↗
The players most similar to Martín Payero are Merlin Röhl, Paul Wanner, Pablo Ibáñez. Doppel rates Merlin Röhl (Everton) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Juninho Bacuna scores 85/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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Martín Payero is a tenacious, combative midfielder, excelling in duels and defensive contributions. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 11% of his positional peers, his ability to win tackles and interceptions, combined with a knack for successful dribbles, highlights his fighting spirit and competitiveness in the midfield battle. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant playing time over the past few seasons.
Strengths: Duels won, Shots, Successful dribbles. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Martín Payero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merlin Röhlsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Juventus | 23 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Parma | 24 | €4.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 23 | €8.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martín Payero
≈ 100% Martín Payero · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Martín Payero · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Martín Payero · strong: Duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Martín Payero?
Statistically, Merlin Röhl (Everton) is the closest look-alike to Martín Payero — 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 Martín Payero?
By Doppel's fit score, Merlin Röhl (Everton) is the closest profile to Martín Payero, with a 83/100 overall match. Paul Wanner and Pablo Ibáñez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Martín Payero?
Yes. Juninho Bacuna (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Martín Payero?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Martín Payero'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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