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Melgar· 2026 · Copa Libertadores · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Tomás Martínez

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CreatorCreative

2.04KP/90

0.19G/90

0.26A/90

Based on 2,456 min · 2026 · Copa Libertadores · PARTIAL

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

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Top 3 alternatives to Tomás Martínez

Jean-Paul Boëtius85% match
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga · €3.5M
Javi Martínez89% match
SD Eibar · La Liga

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreative

Tomás Martínez is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90) and top 20% creator in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Tomás Martínez:

Jean-Paul Boëtius(85% match) — Jean-Paul Boëtius is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Javi Martínez(89% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90).
Fabian Nürnberger(87% match) — Fabian Nürnberger is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.

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Jean-Paul Boëtius

Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga

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Who are the best alternatives to Tomás Martínez?▼

The top alternatives to Tomás Martínez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jean-Paul Boëtius, Javi Martínez, Fabian Nürnberger, Torben Müsel, Julien Ponceau. 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 Tomás Martínez in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Tomás Martínez in 2026 include Jean-Paul Boëtius (€3.5M), Javi Martínez (N/A), Fabian Nürnberger (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Tomás Martínez play and who plays similarly?▼

Tomás Martínez plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jean-Paul Boëtius (Netherlands, €3.5M); Javi Martínez (Spain, N/A); Fabian Nürnberger (Germany, N/A); Torben Müsel (Germany, 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.

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