Who should replace Eric Martel?
CM/CDM/CB1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Eric Martel, the best-fitting central midfielders are Tomáš Souček, Jan Paul van Hecke, Marc Guéhi. Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Reece Burke at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Eric Martel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomáš Souček | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Jan Paul van Hecke | Brighton & Hove Albion | 25 | €49m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Marc Guéhi | Manchester City | 25 | €66m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Maximilian Wöber | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €2.7m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Kike Salas | Sevilla | 22 | €15m | 92 | 77 |
| 6 | Piero Hincapié | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 22 | €46m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Reece Burke | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Carlos Augusto | Inter | 26 | €22m | 91 | 77 |
| 9 | Mats Hummels | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Willy Boly | Nottingham Forest | 32 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Chema Andrés | VfB Stuttgart | 20 | €19m | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Leopold Querfeld | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Martel
≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Martel?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) does the closest job to Eric Martel, at 93/100 on profile. Jan Paul van Hecke and Marc Guéhi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Eric Martel?
Yes — Reece Burke (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Eric Martel?
Doppel learns Eric Martel'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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