Who should replace Felix Götze?
CBSC Paderborn 07 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFelix Götze's profile ↗
Felix Götze is a centre-back for SC Paderborn 07 in the German 2. Bundesliga, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Götze, Martin Gjone (HamKam, NOR-Eliteserien) and Tommaso Cassandro (Catanzaro, ITA-Serie B) both offer strong tactical fits, scoring 86/100. Additionally, Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg, GER-Bundesliga) presents a solid option with a fit score of 85/100.
Best replacements for Felix Götze
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Fábio Cardososimilar↗ | FC Porto | 32 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Kaan Ayhansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Hiroki Itōsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 90 | 88 |
| 12 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Felix Götze
≈ 100% Felix Götze · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Felix Götze · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Felix Götze · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Felix Götze?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) does the closest job to Felix Götze, at 92/100 on profile. Fábio Cardoso and Martin Gjone follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Felix Götze?
Yes — Martin Gjone (HamKam) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Felix Götze?
Doppel learns Felix Götze's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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