Players like Maximilian Bauer
CB/RBArminia Bielefeld · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaximilian Bauer's profile ↗
The players most similar to Maximilian Bauer are Mattia Bani, Leo Østigård, Jake Cooper. Doppel rates Mattia Bani (Palermo) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mattia Bani scores 85/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Maximilian Bauer is a robust aerial defender, excelling in physical duels and showcasing impressive resilience on the pitch. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 48%, he demonstrates solid defensive qualities, particularly in winning aerial duels and overall challenges, making him a reliable presence in the backline. His durability is notable, having missed only four games in three seasons, reinforcing his value as a dependable option for any team.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Shots. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Maximilian Bauer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 87 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Gustavo Gómezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 33 | €3.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maximilian Bauer
≈ 100% Maximilian Bauer · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Maximilian Bauer · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Maximilian Bauer · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Maximilian Bauer?
Statistically, Mattia Bani (Palermo) is the closest look-alike to Maximilian Bauer — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Maximilian Bauer?
By Doppel's fit score, Mattia Bani (Palermo) is the closest profile to Maximilian Bauer, with a 85/100 overall match. Leo Østigård and Jake Cooper are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Maximilian Bauer?
Yes. Mattia Bani (Palermo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Maximilian Bauer?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Maximilian Bauer's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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