Players like Martim Neto
CM/CDMRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartim Neto's profile ↗
The players most similar to Martim Neto are Alex Iwobi, Pablo Torre, Fábio Vieira. Doppel rates Alex Iwobi (Fulham) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mohamed Nassoh scores 87/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Martim Neto is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his ball-winning ability and effective dribbling in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom third of his positional peers, his top-tier metrics reflect his capacity to disrupt opposition play and maintain possession. With remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he brings consistent reliability to the midfield, even if his offensive contributions are limited.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Martim Neto
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Iwobisimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €21m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Oscar Gloukhsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 22 | €13m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martim Neto
≈ 100% Martim Neto · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Martim Neto · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Martim Neto · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Martim Neto?
By Doppel's fit score, Alex Iwobi (Fulham) is the closest profile to Martim Neto, with a 84/100 overall match. Pablo Torre and Fábio Vieira are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Martim Neto?
Yes. Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Martim Neto?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Martim Neto'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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