Players like Martinelli
CM/CDMFluminense · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartinelli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Martinelli are Thom Haye, Alexandru Maxim, Görkem Sağlam. Doppel rates Thom Haye (SC Heerenveen) a 82/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alexandru Maxim scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Martinelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 84 | 81 |
| 3 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 82 | 81 |
| 4 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 85 | 81 |
| 5 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €11m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 81 | 80 |
| 8 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 77 | 80 |
| 10 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 82 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Martinelli · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Martinelli · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Martinelli?
By Doppel's fit score, Thom Haye (SC Heerenveen) is the closest profile to Martinelli, with a 82/100 overall match. Alexandru Maxim and Görkem Sağlam are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Martinelli?
Yes. Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Martinelli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Martinelli's 2020/26 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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