Who should replace Pablo Martínez?
CM/CAMMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Martínez's profile ↗
Pablo Martínez is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Málaga CF in La Liga, with 27 appearances, 1 goal, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Martínez, Jon Ander Olasagasti from Levante UD offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Florian Sotoca of RC Lens boasts an even higher fit score of 87/100. These players provide similar attributes and roles within their respective teams.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Bilal El Khannousssimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 22 | €32m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | Lazio | 24 | €26m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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, 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 %
≈ 100% Pablo Martínez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
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 94/100 on profile. Florian Sotoca and Edu Expósito 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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