⬡ AI DNA · Live season

FC Köln· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Eric Martel

MidfielderGermany24y€8.0MFull profile →

Box-to-Box

0.55KP/90

0.07G/90

0.07A/90

Based on 2,476 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Bundesliga & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Eric Martel

Aljoscha Kemlein85% match
FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga · €9.0M
Ellyes Skhiri85% match
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga · €6.0M
Han-Noah Massengo84% match
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga · €5.0M

Ranked by RT Player DNA + league/value credibility. Scroll for full list, per-90 stats, and share cards.

Next: turn this shortlist into a card or a lineup.

Make Martel's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓

Intelligence Verdict

Aerials WonTop 1%

???Bottom 13%

“A Box-to-Box....”

See Full Verdict + Share Card →

Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-Box

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (67 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.3 aerials won/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Eric Martel:

Aljoscha Kemlein(85% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (57 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Ellyes Skhiri(85% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (69 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Han-Noah Massengo(84% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (56 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Similarity uses per-90 performance across playing-style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

Make card →

Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Aljoscha Kemlein

FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga

vs Martel: 3y younger

85% match

€9.0M

Compare Martel vs Kemlein →

Ask about replacements for Martel

Same DNA shortlist as above — budget fit, who to avoid, or why the top match works.

Knows 56,883 players. Knows 3,481 clubs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Eric Martel?▼

The top alternatives to Eric Martel based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Aljoscha Kemlein, Ellyes Skhiri, Han-Noah Massengo, Cameron Puertas, Rocco Reitz. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Eric Martel in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Eric Martel in 2026 include Aljoscha Kemlein (€9.0M), Ellyes Skhiri (€6.0M), Han-Noah Massengo (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Eric Martel play and who plays similarly?▼

Eric Martel plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Aljoscha Kemlein (Germany, €9.0M); Ellyes Skhiri (Tunisia, €6.0M); Han-Noah Massengo (France, €5.0M); Cameron Puertas (Spain, €10.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

← Back to Eric Martel's profile·Browse all players