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 September 2026.
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Maximilian Bauer is a robust defensive stalwart, excelling as a centre-back or right-back known for his aerial dominance and tenacity in duels. With his top-tier metrics in aerial duels (top 1%) and overall duels won (top 5%), he’s a reliable presence in defense, contributing to his team's stability. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 48%, his durability stands out, having missed only four games in three seasons, making him a dependable choice for any side.
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 | 86 |
| 4 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Gustavo Gómezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 33 | €3.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 82 |
* 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 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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