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 September 2026.
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Martin Frese is a tenacious defensive left-back, excelling in tackles and interceptions, showcasing his aggressive, front-foot playing style. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom third of his positional peers, he stands out for his ability to win duels and contribute with key passes, demonstrating a solid two-way game. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, as he has missed a significant number of matches over recent seasons.
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 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 87 | 80 |
| 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↗ | AS Monaco | 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 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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