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Who should replace Max Christiansen?

CM/CDMHannover 96 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMax Christiansen's profile ↗

Max Christiansen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Hannover 96 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 16 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Christiansen, Julian Niehues from 1. FC Kaiserslautern offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, followed closely by Noe Lebreton from Caen, who has a fit score of 80/100.

Best replacements for Max Christiansen

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Julian Niehuessimilar↗1. FC Kaiserslautern25€1.6m9481
2Lennard Hartjessimilar↗Excelsior23€800k9478
3Noe Lebretonsimilar↗Caen22€4.1m9380
4Eric Martelsimilar↗1. FC Köln24€8.2m9379
5Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗Royal Antwerp FC22€2.3m9379
6Stefan Džodićsimilar↗Almería21€2.3m9380
7Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗Eibar28€800k9379
8Sergio Álvarezsimilar↗Eibar34€400k9377
9Titouan Thomassimilar↗Stade Lavallois24€700k9280
10Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗West Bromwich Albion26€1.3m9278
11Alberto del Moralsimilar↗Villarreal B U2326€700k9279
12Adam Carlénsimilar↗IFK Göteborg26€400k9279

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Max Christiansen

1. Julian Niehues1. FC Kaiserslautern81/100

≈ 100% Max Christiansen · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90

2. Lennard HartjesExcelsior78/100

≈ 100% Max Christiansen · strong: Clearances · medium reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90

3. Noe LebretonCaen80/100

≈ 100% Max Christiansen · low reliability

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Max Christiansen?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julian Niehues (1. FC Kaiserslautern) does the closest job to Max Christiansen, at 94/100 on profile. Lennard Hartjes and Noe Lebreton follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Max Christiansen?

Yes — Sergio Álvarez (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Max Christiansen?

Doppel learns Max Christiansen'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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