Who should replace Pablo Martínez?
CM/CAMLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Martínez's profile ↗
Pablo Martínez is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Levante UD in LaLiga 2, with 27 appearances during the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 5 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Martínez, Florian Sotoca from RC Lens stands out with a fit score of 87/100, followed by Edu Expósito of Espanyol and Ivan Ilić from Torino, both with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Bilal El Khannousssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €32m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Martínez
≈ 100% Pablo Martínez · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Pablo Martínez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Pablo Martínez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pablo Martínez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) does the closest job to Pablo Martínez, at 93/100 on profile. Edu Expósito and Ivan Ilić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pablo Martínez?
Yes — Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.3m, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pablo Martínez?
Doppel learns Pablo Martínez'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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