Who should replace Max Brandt?
CM/CDMSSV Ulm 1846 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMax Brandt's profile ↗
Max Brandt is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for SSV Ulm 1846 in the German 2. Bundesliga, with 31 appearances and 1 assist in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Brandt, Siebe Schrijvers from Oud-Heverlee Leuven and Thomas Claes from SV Zulte Waregem both present strong tactical fits, scoring 82/100. Players similar to Brandt include Kamal Sowah and Taylor Gardner-Hickman, who also offer effective alternatives in midfield.
Best replacements for Max Brandt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Kamal Sowahsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 26 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Taylor Gardner-Hickmansimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €1.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Francisco González Metillisimilar↗ | Club Atlético Belgrano | 29 | €1.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Max Brandt
≈ 100% Max Brandt · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Max Brandt · low reliability
≈ 100% Max Brandt · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Max Brandt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Siebe Schrijvers (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) does the closest job to Max Brandt, at 93/100 on profile. Kamal Sowah and Thomas Claes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Max Brandt?
Yes — Kamal Sowah (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Max Brandt?
Doppel learns Max Brandt'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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