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Transfer Value

TransferFeed valuation based on market analysis.

€4.0M – €8.0M
Range
€6.0M
Most likely transfer value
€4.0MMost likely transfer value€8.0M
Expiring Contract
Market Analysis

Based on available data, Eric Martel's market value was reportedly estimated by Transfermarkt at €8.00m in January 2026, an increase from a reported €6.00m in June 2025. In November 2025, reports linked him with a winter move for a fee suggested to be 'less than ten million' euros due to his expiring contract. His last completed transfer was in July 2022 from RB Leipzig to 1. FC Köln for a reported €1.2 million.

TransferFeed Verdict

Our valuation for Eric Martel is primarily driven by his contract expiring in summer 2026, which significantly lowers his potential winter transfer fee. Reports from November 2025 suggested he could be available for less than €10 million, while his current market value is listed at €8 million. Considering his development since his €1.2 million move in 2022, we estimate a realistic fee would be negotiated below his market value due to the leverage buying clubs have.

Valuation updated: January 2026

Last Completed Transfers

RB Leipzig logo
RB Leipzig
FC Köln logo
FC Köln
1.7.2022
€1.2M
Austria Wien logo
Austria Wien
RB Leipzig logo
RB Leipzig
30.6.2022
-
RB Leipzig logo
RB Leipzig
Austria Wien logo
Austria Wien
15.1.2021
-
RB Leipzig U21 logo
RB Leipzig U21
RB Leipzig logo
RB Leipzig
14.1.2021
-
RB Leipzig U17 logo
RB Leipzig U17
RB Leipzig U21 logo
RB Leipzig U21
1.7.2019
-

Contract Details

#6
FC Köln logo
FC KÖLN
Contract until 30.6.2026.
Joined 1.7.2022.

Player Details

DMDefensive Midfield
Main Position

Right
Foot
188
Height
81
Weight

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