Who should replace Pablo Martínez?
CM/CAMLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Martínez's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Pablo Martínez, the best-fitting central midfielders are Jon Ander Olasagasti, Ivan Ilić, Florian Sotoca. Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Florian Sotoca at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Pablo Martínez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €18m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Fredrik Jensensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 23 | €11m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Matt O'Rileysimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €17m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Matteo Tramonisimilar↗ | Pisa | 25 | €4.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 23 | €27m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Martínez
≈ 100% Pablo Martínez · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Pablo Martínez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Pablo Martínez · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pablo Martínez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) does the closest job to Pablo Martínez, at 93/100 on profile. Ivan Ilić and Florian Sotoca 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 84/100 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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