Who should replace Martín Payero?
CMCremonese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartín Payero's profile ↗
Martín Payero is a central midfielder for Cremonese in Serie A, with 25 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Payero include Paul Wanner from 1. FC Heidenheim, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Merlin Röhl from SC Freiburg, with a fit score of 83/100. Players similar to Payero like Unai Gómez and Junior Messias also offer tactical compatibility, with fit scores of 80/100 and 81/100 respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merlin Röhlsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €15m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Unai Gómezsimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €5.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Junior Messiassimilar↗ | Genoa | 35 | €1.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Tyler Diblingsimilar↗ | Southampton | 20 | €16m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | James McAteesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Genoa | 23 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martín Payero
≈ 100% Martín Payero · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Martín Payero · strong: Aerial duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Martín Payero · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Martín Payero?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Merlin Röhl (SC Freiburg) does the closest job to Martín Payero, at 94/100 on profile. Unai Gómez and Junior Messias follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Martín Payero?
Yes — Junior Messias (Genoa) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.1m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Martín Payero?
Doppel learns Martín Payero'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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