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
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 94 | 78 |
| 3 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 93 | 79 |
| 6 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 7 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 93 | 79 |
| 8 | Sergio Álvarezsimilar↗ | Eibar | 34 | €400k | 93 | 77 |
| 9 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 78 |
| 11 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 12 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Max Christiansen
≈ 100% Max Christiansen · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Max Christiansen · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 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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