Players like Martinelli
CM/CDMFluminense · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartinelli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Martinelli are Matheus Pereira, Zidane Iqbal, Barry Bannan. Doppel rates Matheus Pereira (Eibar) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 81/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Martinelli is a reliable defensive midfielder who excels in aerial duels and provides a solid presence in midfield, making him a valuable asset for any team. With a Sofascore rating in the top 27% of his positional peers, he showcases quality in breaking up play and maintaining defensive solidity. However, durability is a concern, as he has missed a notable number of games due to injury over recent seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Martinelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Zidane Iqbalsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Joe Rothwellsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 31 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martinelli
≈ 100% Martinelli · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Martinelli · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Martinelli · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Martinelli?
By Doppel's fit score, Matheus Pereira (Eibar) is the closest profile to Martinelli, with a 80/100 overall match. Zidane Iqbal and Barry Bannan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Martinelli?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Martinelli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Martinelli's 2026 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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