Who should replace Martinelli?
CM/CDMFluminense · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartinelli's profile ↗
Martinelli is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fluminense in the Brazil Serie A, with 14 appearances and 1 assist in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Martinelli, Barry Bannan of Millwall (fit 81/100) and Matheus Pereira of Eibar (fit 80/100) are notable options, offering similar tactical roles. Players similar to Martinelli include Zidane Iqbal from FC Utrecht (fit 79/100) and Ardon Jashari from AC Milan (fit 78/100).
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Zidane Iqbalsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Ardon Jasharisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 24 | €24m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Joe Rothwellsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 31 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Everton Ribeirosimilar↗ | Bahia | 37 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 24 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | José Sosasimilar↗ | Estudiantes de La Plata | 41 | €100k | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martinelli
≈ 100% Martinelli · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Martinelli · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Martinelli · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Martinelli?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matheus Pereira (Eibar) does the closest job to Martinelli, at 93/100 on profile. Zidane Iqbal and Ardon Jashari follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Martinelli?
Yes — Barry Bannan (Millwall) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Martinelli?
Doppel learns Martinelli's role profile from his 2026 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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