Players like Martín Rio
CM/CDMBanfield · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartín Rio's profile ↗
The players most similar to Martín Rio are Alessandro Sersanti, Eric Martel, Ludvig Fritzson. Doppel rates Alessandro Sersanti (Reggiana) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ludvig Fritzson scores 78/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Martín Rio
Martín Rio is a robust defensive midfielder with a knack for contributing offensively, showcasing his dual-threat capability. His elite aerial ability and impressive finishing make him a standout in the top 12% of his position, while his resilience is underscored by minimal missed games over three seasons. Although his possession-winning in the attacking third could improve, his clearances and overall presence in midfield make him a reliable asset for any side looking to bolster their engine room.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Martín Rio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 24 | €1.9m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Ludvig Fritzsonsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 31 | €100k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Jean Hugonetsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martín Rio
≈ 100% Martín Rio · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Martín Rio · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Martín Rio · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Martín Rio?
By Doppel's fit score, Alessandro Sersanti (Reggiana) is the closest profile to Martín Rio, with a 80/100 overall match. Eric Martel and Ludvig Fritzson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Martín Rio?
Yes. Ludvig Fritzson (IF Brommapojkarna) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Martín Rio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Martín Rio'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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