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 (Vålerenga IF) 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 September 2026.
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Tom Baack is a steady central midfielder who provides reliability in the heart of the pitch. While his overall quality places him in the bottom 19% of his positional peers, his durability stands out, having missed only five games in the last three seasons. However, he struggles in duels and aerial contests, which limits his effectiveness in breaking up opposition play.
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↗ | Vålerenga IF | 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↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 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 best replacement for Tom Baack?
By Doppel's fit score, Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Vålerenga IF) 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 (Vålerenga IF) 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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