Players like Max Grüger
CMFC Schalke 04 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMax Grüger's profile ↗
The players most similar to Max Grüger are Ezequiel Ham, Will Smallbone, Cameron Brannagan. Doppel rates Ezequiel Ham (Independiente Rivadavia) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ezequiel Ham scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Max Grüger
Max Grüger is a deep-lying playmaker whose strengths lie in his ability to deliver accurate long balls, ranking in the top 17% among his positional peers. While he may not excel in physical duels or aerial challenges, his vision and distribution make him a valuable asset in transitioning play. With a solid track record of availability, having missed only a handful of games over the last three seasons, he demonstrates reliability and durability in the midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Max Grüger
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezequiel Hamsimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 32 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Cameron Brannagansimilar↗ | Oxford United | 30 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Kerim Mrabtisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Luke Cundlesimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €2.9m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Max Grüger
≈ 100% Max Grüger · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Max Grüger · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Max Grüger · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Max Grüger?
By Doppel's fit score, Ezequiel Ham (Independiente Rivadavia) is the closest profile to Max Grüger, with a 79/100 overall match. Will Smallbone and Cameron Brannagan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Max Grüger?
Yes. Ezequiel Ham (Independiente Rivadavia) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Max Grüger?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Max Grüger'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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