Who should replace Marvin Wanitzek?
CM/LMKarlsruher SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarvin Wanitzek's profile ↗
Marvin Wanitzek is a central midfielder/left midfielder for Karlsruher SC in the 2. Bundesliga, where he made 34 appearances, scoring 15 goals and providing 7 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Wanitzek, Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta stands out with a fit score of 87/100, followed closely by Jack Rudoni of Coventry City and Alex Baena from Villarreal, both with a fit score of 86/100.
Best replacements for Marvin Wanitzek
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Alex Baenasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €43m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Ruslan Malinovskyisimilar↗ | Genoa | 33 | €2.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €38m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Alejandro Grimaldosimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €19m | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 94 | 87 |
| 9 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marvin Wanitzek
≈ 100% Marvin Wanitzek · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Marvin Wanitzek · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Marvin Wanitzek · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marvin Wanitzek?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta) does the closest job to Marvin Wanitzek, at 96/100 on profile. Jack Rudoni and Alex Baena follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marvin Wanitzek?
Yes — Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.6m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marvin Wanitzek?
Doppel learns Marvin Wanitzek's role profile from his 2025/26 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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