Players like David Martínez
CB/LBDefensa y Justicia · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Martínez's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Martínez are Marvel, Teo Quintero, Zak Swanson. Doppel rates Marvel (Leganés) a 77/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Djevencio van der Kust scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About David Martínez
David Martínez is a ball-playing centre-back with the versatility to operate as a left-back, showcasing impressive distribution skills with accurate long balls that place him in the top 9% of his peers. His defensive contributions, marked by solid tackling and interception metrics, underline his reliability at the back. With only six games missed in three seasons, his durability adds to his profile as a dependable presence in defense. While aerial duels aren't his strong suit, his overall quality positions him well above average among his positional counterparts.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Shots, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Martínez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvelsimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
| 2 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 83 | 77 |
| 3 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 82 | 80 |
| 4 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 82 | 78 |
| 5 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 82 | 78 |
| 6 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 80 | 78 |
| 7 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 80 | 81 |
| 8 | Djevencio van der Kustsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 25 | €400k | 79 | 78 |
| 9 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 79 | 78 |
| 10 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 79 | 78 |
| 11 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 79 | 78 |
| 12 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 78 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Martínez
≈ 100% David Martínez · low reliability
≈ 100% David Martínez · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David Martínez · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Martínez?
By Doppel's fit score, Marvel (Leganés) is the closest profile to David Martínez, with a 77/100 overall match. Teo Quintero and Zak Swanson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Martínez?
Yes. Djevencio van der Kust (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Martínez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Martínez's 2026 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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