Players like Martin Frese
LBHellas Verona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartin Frese's profile ↗
The players most similar to Martin Frese are Lucas Digne, Sergi Cardona, Callum Elder. Doppel rates Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) a 80/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Callum Elder scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Martin Frese is a tenacious defensive left-back, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a reliable presence in the backline. While he showcases solid aerial ability and contributes key passes, his overall performance places him in the bottom third among peers, indicating room for improvement. Durability is a concern, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons, which could impact his consistency on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Key passes. Availability: 27 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Martin Frese
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Dignesimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €5.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 2 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Callum Eldersimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €400k | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martin Frese
≈ 100% Martin Frese · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Martin Frese · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Martin Frese · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Martin Frese?
Statistically, Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) is the closest look-alike to Martin Frese — a 80/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Martin Frese?
By Doppel's fit score, Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) is the closest profile to Martin Frese, with a 80/100 overall match. Sergi Cardona and Callum Elder are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Martin Frese?
Yes. Callum Elder (Derby County) plays a similar left back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Martin Frese?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Martin Frese's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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