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, where he made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Martel, Tomáš Souček from West Ham United offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Maximilian Wöber from FC Schalke 04 provides a solid alternative with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 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↗ | Charlton Athletic | 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: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Eric Martel · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /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, Maximilian Wöber (FC Schalke 04) does the closest job to Eric Martel, at 94/100 on profile. Marc Guéhi 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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