Who should replace Javi Martínez?
CM/CAMEibar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi Martínez's profile ↗
Javi Martínez is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Eibar in LaLiga 2, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. The best replacement for Javi Martínez could be Mattias Svanberg from VfL Wolfsburg, who has a fit score of 84/100, or Yasin Ayari from Brighton & Hove Albion, with a fit score of 82/100. Both players offer a similar tactical role and could effectively fill the gap left by Martínez.
Best replacements for Javi Martínez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Matt O'Rileysimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €17m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javi Martínez
≈ 100% Javi Martínez · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Javi Martínez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Javi Martínez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi Martínez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg) does the closest job to Javi Martínez, at 95/100 on profile. Yasin Ayari and Rocco Reitz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Javi Martínez?
Yes — Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.7m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Javi Martínez?
Doppel learns Javi Martínez's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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