Who should replace Emiliano Martínez?
CM/CDMPalmeiras · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmiliano Martínez's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Emiliano Martínez, the best-fitting central midfielders are Chandrel Massanga, Anders Trondsen, Enric Llansana. Chandrel Massanga (Hatayspor) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Magnus Christensen at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Emiliano Martínez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandrel Massangasimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 27 | €500k | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Anders Trondsensimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 31 | €400k | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Mamadou Diagnesimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Magnus Christensensimilar↗ | Östers IF | 29 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Patrick Metcalfesimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 28 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emiliano Martínez
≈ 100% Emiliano Martínez · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Emiliano Martínez · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Emiliano Martínez · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Emiliano Martínez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Chandrel Massanga (Hatayspor) does the closest job to Emiliano Martínez, at 92/100 on profile. Anders Trondsen and Enric Llansana follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Emiliano Martínez?
Yes — Magnus Christensen (Östers IF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Emiliano Martínez?
Doppel learns Emiliano 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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