Who should replace Philipp Maier?
CM/CDMSSV Ulm 1846 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilipp Maier's profile ↗
Philipp Maier is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for SSV Ulm 1846 in the German 2. Bundesliga, with 16 appearances and 962 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Maier, Santiago Castañeda from SC Paderborn 07 stands out with a fit score of 83/100, followed closely by Lorenzo Ignacchiti of Reggiana with a fit score of 81/100.
Best replacements for Philipp Maier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Lorenzo Ignacchitisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Pape Diongsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 20 | €2.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 92 | 77 |
| 8 | Ahmed Kashisimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 38 | €100k | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Joseph N'Duquidisimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 22 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Iddrisu Babasimilar↗ | Almería | 30 | €900k | 91 | 77 |
| 12 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philipp Maier
≈ 100% Philipp Maier · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Philipp Maier · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Philipp Maier · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philipp Maier?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) does the closest job to Philipp Maier, at 95/100 on profile. Jesús Álvarez and Lorenzo Ignacchiti follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Philipp Maier?
Yes — Ahmed Kashi (Annecy FC) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Philipp Maier?
Doppel learns Philipp Maier'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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