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Best Alternatives to Emmanuel Martínez

Players most similar to Emmanuel Martínez (Midfielder, €1.4M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Emmanuel Martínez

  1. 1.Thomas Bruns97% DNA match·Heracles Almelo
  2. 2.Bernardo Sousa Pereira Brites Martins96% DNA match·Moreirense
  3. 3.Tygo Land96% DNA match·FC Groningen

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorSmall Sample

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (53 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.3/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.1/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up. Note: this profile is based on 867 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Emmanuel Martínez by playing style are:

  • Thomas Bruns(97% match)A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (52 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.0/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Bernardo Sousa Pereira Brites Martins(96% match)A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.1 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (60 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.7/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. However, he can be exposed in 1v1 situations and prone to committing fouls (2.7/90).
  • Tygo Land(96% match)A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in play (63 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Emmanuel Martínez
MidfielderArgentina€1.4M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Thomas Bruns
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands34y
KP/900.66
G/900.08
CreatorDefensive
Last 5: → Stable
vs Martínez: 3y older
97% match
N/A
#2
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Bernardo Sousa Pereira Brites Martins
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Portugal28yContract 2027
KP/900.89
G/900.15
CreatorDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Martínez: 3y younger
96% match
N/A
#3
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Tygo Land
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
KP/901.44
G/900.13
Creator
Last 5: → Stable
vs Martínez: 11y younger
96% match
N/A
#4
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Mawuli Kwame Mensah Vadze
Real Betis · La Liga
Ghana22y
KP/900.33
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
96% match
N/A
#5
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Rocco Ascone
Nordsjælland · Superliga
France22y
KP/902.16
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerCreative
Last 5: → Stable
96% match
N/A
#6
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Pablo Gozálbez
Arouca · Liga Portugal
Spain25y
KP/901.37
G/900.09
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
96% match
N/A
#7
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Odysseus Velanas
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands27yContract 2026
KP/902.00
G/900.33
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable
95% match
N/A
#8
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Vasco Sousa
Porto · Liga Portugal
Portugal23y
KP/901.17
G/900.19
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
95% match
N/A
#9
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Sabil Hansen
Randers FC · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2027
KP/900.70
G/900.35
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dip
95% match
N/A
#10
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Jin-ho Jo
Konyaspor · Super Lig
South Korea22yContract 2027
KP/900.45
G/900.09
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: → Stable
95% match
N/A
#11
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Ensar Kemaloğlu
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Turkey27yContract 2027
KP/901.42
G/900.00
Creator
95% match
N/A
#12
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Gustavo Klismahn
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil26y
KP/901.49
G/900.09
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip
95% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Emmanuel Martínez?
The top alternatives to Emmanuel Martínez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Thomas Bruns, Bernardo Sousa Pereira Brites Martins, Tygo Land, Mawuli Kwame Mensah Vadze, Rocco Ascone. 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 Emmanuel Martínez in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Emmanuel Martínez in 2026 include Thomas Bruns (N/A), Bernardo Sousa Pereira Brites Martins (N/A), Tygo Land (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Emmanuel Martínez play and who plays similarly?
Emmanuel Martínez plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Thomas Bruns (Netherlands, N/A); Bernardo Sousa Pereira Brites Martins (Portugal, N/A); Tygo Land (Netherlands, N/A); Mawuli Kwame Mensah Vadze (Ghana, N/A).
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.