Players like Jon Martin
CBReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJon Martin's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jon Martin are Michael Keane, Ethan Pinnock, Antoine Mendy. Doppel rates Michael Keane (Everton) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dan Zagadou scores 84/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Jon Martin is an aggressive front-foot defender, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, making him a robust presence in the backline. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 42% of his peers, his durability stands out with only two games missed in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While his passing metrics could improve, his ability to dominate in defensive situations and contribute with non-penalty goals reflects his potential as a key defensive asset.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jon Martin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Chelsea | 28 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jon Martin
≈ 100% Jon Martin · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Jon Martin · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jon Martin · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jon Martin?
By Doppel's fit score, Michael Keane (Everton) is the closest profile to Jon Martin, with a 85/100 overall match. Ethan Pinnock and Antoine Mendy are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jon Martin?
Yes. Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jon Martin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jon Martin's 2025/26 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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