Players like Tim Breithaupt
CM/CDMFortuna Düsseldorf · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTim Breithaupt's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tim Breithaupt are Youness Lachhab, Santiago Castañeda, Mamadou Diagne. Doppel rates Youness Lachhab (AD Ceuta) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Anders Trondsen scores 77/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Tim Breithaupt
Tim Breithaupt is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and providing solid defensive cover. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 39% of his peers, he stands out for his ability to win headers and make clearances, showcasing his physical presence in the midfield. While his offensive contributions are limited, his durability—missing only 14 games over the past three seasons—makes him a reliable asset for Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tim Breithaupt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Mamadou Diagnesimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Anders Trondsensimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 31 | €400k | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tim Breithaupt
≈ 100% Tim Breithaupt · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Tim Breithaupt · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Tim Breithaupt · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tim Breithaupt?
By Doppel's fit score, Youness Lachhab (AD Ceuta) is the closest profile to Tim Breithaupt, with a 80/100 overall match. Santiago Castañeda and Mamadou Diagne are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tim Breithaupt?
Yes. Anders Trondsen (IFK Göteborg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tim Breithaupt?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tim Breithaupt'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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