Players like Tom Baack
CM1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Baack's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tom Baack are Elias Kristoffersen Hagen, Zico Buurmeester, Lewis Baker. Doppel rates Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Aalesunds FK) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Elias Kristoffersen Hagen scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Tom Baack is a reliable, durable central midfielder whose playing style leans towards a supportive role rather than a standout performer. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 19% of his positional peers, indicating he may struggle to influence games significantly. While his availability is commendable, having missed only five games in three seasons, his metrics reveal weaknesses in duels and possession recovery, suggesting he may not be the driving force in the midfield.
Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tom Baack
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Aalesunds FK | 26 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Lewis Bakersimilar↗ | Stoke City | 31 | €1.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Justin Kumisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Cisse Sandrasimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Shinta Appelkampsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 26 | €1.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Baack
≈ 100% Tom Baack · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Tom Baack · medium reliability
≈ 100% Tom Baack · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tom Baack?
Statistically, Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Aalesunds FK) is the closest look-alike to Tom Baack — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tom Baack?
By Doppel's fit score, Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Aalesunds FK) is the closest profile to Tom Baack, with a 81/100 overall match. Zico Buurmeester and Lewis Baker are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tom Baack?
Yes. Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Aalesunds FK) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tom Baack?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tom Baack's 2025/26 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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