Players like Pablo Martínez
CM/CAMLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Martínez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pablo Martínez are Florian Sotoca, Edu Expósito, Ivan Ilić. Doppel rates Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lance Duijvestijn scores 84/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Pablo Martínez is a creative central midfielder with a knack for delivering accurate crosses, making him a valuable asset in the attacking phase. With a Sofascore rating in the top 30% of his peers, his ability to influence play from wide areas stands out, though he may lack in defensive duels. Notably, his durability is impressive; he has missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pablo Martínez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Martínez
≈ 100% Pablo Martínez · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Pablo Martínez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Pablo Martínez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pablo Martínez?
By Doppel's fit score, Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) is the closest profile to Pablo Martínez, with a 87/100 overall match. Edu Expósito and Ivan Ilić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pablo Martínez?
Yes. Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pablo Martínez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pablo Martínez'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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