Players like Mario Martín
CM/CDMGetafe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMario Martín's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mario Martín are Makaya Ibrahima Diaby, Leonel Bucca, Michael Folorunsho. Doppel rates Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (Cercle Brugge) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leonel Bucca scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mario Martín is a tenacious defensive midfielder who excels in disrupting opposition play, dominating aerial duels and tackles with remarkable consistency. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 1% of his positional peers, his durability shines through with no missed games over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While his attacking contributions may be limited, his ability to win duels makes him a valuable asset in breaking up play and providing defensive stability.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mario Martín
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Leonel Buccasimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Michael Folorunshosimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €4.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Marshall Munetsisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €16m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mario Martín
≈ 100% Mario Martín · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Mario Martín · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Mario Martín · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mario Martín?
Statistically, Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (Cercle Brugge) is the closest look-alike to Mario Martín — a 84/100 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 Mario Martín?
By Doppel's fit score, Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Mario Martín, with a 84/100 overall match. Leonel Bucca and Michael Folorunsho are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mario Martín?
Yes. Leonel Bucca (Independiente Rivadavia) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mario Martín?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mario Martín'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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