Who should replace Sven Köhler?
CM/CDM/CBEintracht Braunschweig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSven Köhler's profile ↗
Sven Köhler is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Eintracht Braunschweig in the 2. Bundesliga, with 16 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Köhler, Ben Whiteman from Preston North End and Nicolas Madsen from Queens Park Rangers both offer a strong tactical fit, each scoring 84/100, making them suitable alternatives for his role.
Best replacements for Sven Köhler
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | AS Roma | 32 | €5.3m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Mathias Delorgesimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 22 | €6.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €3.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sven Köhler
≈ 100% Sven Köhler · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sven Köhler · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sven Köhler · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sven Köhler?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eric Smith (FC St. Pauli) does the closest job to Sven Köhler, at 94/100 on profile. Ben Whiteman and Leandro Paredes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sven Köhler?
Yes — Lucas Robertone (Almería) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sven Köhler?
Doppel learns Sven Köhler'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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