Who should replace Martin Palumbo?
CMUS Avellino 1912 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartin Palumbo's profile ↗
Martin Palumbo is a central midfielder for US Avellino 1912 in Serie B, having made 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Palumbo, Rafael Bauzà from Espanyol, with a tactical fit score of 83/100, and Filippo Ranocchia from Palermo, with a score of 82/100, are strong alternatives. Players similar to Palumbo can effectively fill the same role in midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 21 | €1.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Simon Sohmsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €7.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Aalesunds FK | 26 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Igor Gomessimilar↗ | Atlético Mineiro | 27 | €2.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Lewis Bakersimilar↗ | Stoke City | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martin Palumbo
≈ 100% Martin Palumbo · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Martin Palumbo · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Martin Palumbo · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Martin Palumbo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rafael Bauzà (Espanyol) does the closest job to Martin Palumbo, at 93/100 on profile. Filippo Ranocchia and Simon Sohm follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Martin Palumbo?
Yes — Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Aalesunds FK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Martin Palumbo?
Doppel learns Martin Palumbo'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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