Players like Emiliano Martínez
CM/CDMPalmeiras · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmiliano Martínez's profile ↗
Emiliano Martínez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Palmeiras in Brazil's Serie A, with 25 appearances and 1 goal this season. Players similar to Martínez include Abdellah Baallal from Clermont Foot, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Youness Lachhab of AD Ceuta, with a fit score of 80/100. These players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Emiliano Martínez
Emiliano Martínez is a robust defensive midfielder with a knack for aerial duels and defensive clearances, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play effectively. Although he ranks in the bottom 50% of his positional peers overall, his capacity to create big chances indicates a potential for contributing offensively when needed. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created, Clearances. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Emiliano Martínez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Isma Ruizsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.5m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emiliano Martínez
≈ 100% Emiliano Martínez · medium reliability
≈ 100% Emiliano Martínez · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Emiliano Martínez · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Emiliano Martínez?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is the closest profile to Emiliano Martínez, with a 83/100 overall match. Youness Lachhab and Stanko Jurić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Emiliano Martínez?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Emiliano Martínez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Emiliano Martínez's 2025 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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