Who should replace Max Grüger?
CMFC Schalke 04 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMax Grüger's profile ↗
Max Grüger is a central midfielder for FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 23 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Grüger, Will Smallbone from Southampton (Championship) offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100. Other notable options include Ezequiel Ham from Independiente Rivadavia (Liga Profesional) with a fit score of 79/100 and Ángel Algobia from Levante UD (LaLiga 2) scoring 77/100.
Best replacements for Max Grüger
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ángel Algobiasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €500k | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Ezequiel Hamsimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 32 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Michele Castagnettisimilar↗ | Cremonese | 37 | €300k | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Cameron Brannagansimilar↗ | Oxford United | 30 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | László Bénessimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 29 | €2.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Sergio Ortuñosimilar↗ | CD Eldense | 27 | €1.0m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Tommy Doylesimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 25 | €6.7m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Nicola Mostisimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €700k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Kristjan Asllanisimilar↗ | Torino | 24 | €12m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Kerim Mrabtisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Max Grüger
≈ 100% Max Grüger · medium reliability
≈ 100% Max Grüger · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Max Grüger · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Max Grüger?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ángel Algobia (Levante UD) does the closest job to Max Grüger, at 91/100 on profile. Ezequiel Ham and Michele Castagnetti follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Max Grüger?
Yes — Michele Castagnetti (Cremonese) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Max Grüger?
Doppel learns Max Grüger'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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