Who should replace Eric Martel?
CM/CDM/CB1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Martel's profile ↗
Eric Martel is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Köln in the 2. Bundesliga, aged 24, with a market value of €8m. For those seeking the best replacement for Martel, Tomáš Souček of West Ham United offers an impressive fit score of 85/100, while Edgaras Utkus from Cercle Brugge presents a solid alternative with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 93 | 80 |
| 8 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 9 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Chema Andréssimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €19m | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Martel
≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Martel?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) does the closest job to Eric Martel, at 93/100 on profile. Jan Paul van Hecke and Tomáš Souček follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Eric Martel?
Yes — Edgaras Utkus (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.5m, a 83/100 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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