Who should replace Cajetan Lenz?
CDM/CMVfL Bochum 1848 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCajetan Lenz's profile ↗
Cajetan Lenz is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder currently playing for VfL Bochum 1848 in the 2. Bundesliga. He made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals over 2191 minutes. For those searching for the best replacement for Lenz, players like Thiago Ojeda from Cultural Leonesa, with a fit score of 81/100, and Kevin Appin from Burgos Club de Fútbol, with a fit score of 80/100, offer similar tactical profiles.
Best replacements for Cajetan Lenz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Appinsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 28 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Lucas Bernadousimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 26 | €500k | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Izan Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Granada | 22 | €1.0m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Lamine Fannesimilar↗ | AIK | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Edoardo Iannonisimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 25 | €700k | 91 | 77 |
| 11 | Max Mariesimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 77 |
| 12 | Milan Robinsimilar↗ | FC Martigues | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cajetan Lenz
≈ 100% Cajetan Lenz · strong: Aerial duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Cajetan Lenz · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Cajetan Lenz · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cajetan Lenz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kevin Appin (Burgos Club de Fútbol) does the closest job to Cajetan Lenz, at 93/100 on profile. Lucas Bernadou and Thiago Ojeda follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cajetan Lenz?
Yes — Lucas Bernadou (Grenoble Foot 38) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Cajetan Lenz?
Doppel learns Cajetan Lenz's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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