Who should replace Dennis Dressel?
CM/CDMSSV Ulm 1846 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDennis Dressel's profile ↗
Dennis Dressel is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for SSV Ulm 1846 in the German 2. Bundesliga, with 14 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Dressel, Eric Martel from 1. FC Köln and Kasper Davidsen from Holstein Kiel both offer a tactical fit score of 80/100, making them strong alternatives. Additionally, Tomáš Souček from West Ham United has a fit score of 82/100, further highlighting options who can replace Dressel effectively.
Best replacements for Dennis Dressel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Kasper Davidsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 21 | €2.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 24 | €1.9m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 76 |
| 9 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Willian Oliveirasimilar↗ | Vitória | 33 | €300k | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 89 | 76 |
| 12 | Ludvig Fritzsonsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 31 | €100k | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dennis Dressel
≈ 100% Dennis Dressel · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Dennis Dressel · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Dennis Dressel · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dennis Dressel?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) does the closest job to Dennis Dressel, at 94/100 on profile. Kasper Davidsen and Alessandro Sersanti follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dennis Dressel?
Yes — Ousmane Diakité (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.3m, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dennis Dressel?
Doppel learns Dennis Dressel's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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