Players like Tom Baack
CM1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Baack's profile ↗
Tom Baack is a central midfielder for 1. FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 20 appearances during the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. Players similar to Baack include Elias Kristoffersen Hagen from Vålerenga IF, with a fit score of 81/100, and Ilias Koutsoupias from Frosinone, who has a fit score of 83/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives.
About Tom Baack
Tom Baack is a steady central midfielder, providing reliable depth rather than standout quality. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 19% of his peers, he struggles to impact matches significantly, particularly in winning duels and possession in the attacking third. However, his durability is a notable asset, having missed only five games over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability in the squad.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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