Who should replace José Martínez?
CM/CDMCorinthians · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Martínez's profile ↗
José Martínez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Corinthians in Brazil's Serie A, with 24 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for Martínez, Thomas Van den Keybus from KVC Westerlo boasts a fit score of 83/100, while Marc Domenech from FC Andorra has a fit score of 81/100, both demonstrating strong tactical compatibility in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 24 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Rayan Touzgharsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 23 | €1.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Felix Keidelsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 20 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Grasshopper Club Zürich | 25 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Everton Ribeirosimilar↗ | Bahia | 37 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Martínez
≈ 100% José Martínez · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% José Martínez · low reliability
≈ 100% José Martínez · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for José Martínez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Seydouba Cisse (Leganés) does the closest job to José Martínez, at 92/100 on profile. Marc Domenech and Thomas Van den Keybus follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace José Martínez?
Yes — Marc Domenech (FC Andorra) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for José Martínez?
Doppel learns José Martínez's role profile from his 2025 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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