Players like Max Christiansen
CM/CDMHannover 96 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMax Christiansen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Max Christiansen are Julian Niehues, Noe Lebreton, Mauricio Benitez. Doppel rates Julian Niehues (1. FC Kaiserslautern) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adam Carlén scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of August 2026.
About Max Christiansen
Max Christiansen is a resolute defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and defensive actions, making him a reliable shield for the backline. While his Sofascore rating places him in the lower tier of his positional peers, his ability to win headers and disrupt opposition play stands out. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons. When fit, Christiansen's defensive tenacity can be a valuable asset for any side.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Max Christiansen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 93 | 79 |
| 6 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Max Christiansen
≈ 100% Max Christiansen · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Max Christiansen · low reliability
≈ 100% Max Christiansen · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Max Christiansen?
By Doppel's fit score, Julian Niehues (1. FC Kaiserslautern) is the closest profile to Max Christiansen, with a 81/100 overall match. Noe Lebreton and Mauricio Benitez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Max Christiansen?
Yes. Adam Carlén (IFK Göteborg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Max Christiansen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Max Christiansen's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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