Players like Arne Maier
CMFC Augsburg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitArne Maier's profile ↗
The players most similar to Arne Maier are Romano Schmid, Andreas Pereira, Kevin De Bruyne. Doppel rates Romano Schmid (Frosinone) a 88/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, İlkay Gündoğan scores 87/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Arne Maier is a creative deep-lying playmaker, thriving as a pivotal midfield orchestrator. With a Sofascore rating in the top 47% of his positional peers, he stands out for his pinpoint accuracy in crosses and key passes, showcasing elite vision and playmaking ability. While he may not excel in defensive duels, his reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed only seven games over the last three seasons, making him a dependable asset for FC Augsburg.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, xG + xA. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Arne Maier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 96 | 88 |
| 2 | Andreas Pereirasimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 30 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 35 | €8.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €5.3m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arne Maier
≈ 100% Arne Maier · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Arne Maier · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Arne Maier · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Arne Maier?
Statistically, Romano Schmid (Frosinone) is the closest look-alike to Arne Maier — a 88/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Arne Maier?
By Doppel's fit score, Romano Schmid (Frosinone) is the closest profile to Arne Maier, with a 88/100 overall match. Andreas Pereira and Kevin De Bruyne are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Arne Maier?
Yes. İlkay Gündoğan (Galatasaray) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Arne Maier?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Arne Maier'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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