Players like Julian Brandt
CAM/CMBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulian Brandt's profile ↗
The players most similar to Julian Brandt are Kenan Yıldız, Chris Führich, Thomas Müller. Doppel rates Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Hofmann scores 84/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Julian Brandt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 37 | €3.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julian Brandt
≈ 100% Julian Brandt · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Julian Brandt · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Julian Brandt · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julian Brandt?
By Doppel's fit score, Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) is the closest profile to Julian Brandt, with a 86/100 overall match. Chris Führich and Thomas Müller are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julian Brandt?
Yes. Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julian Brandt?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Julian Brandt's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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