Who should replace Kjell Wätjen?
CMVfL Bochum 1848 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKjell Wätjen's profile ↗
Kjell Wätjen is a central midfielder for VfL Bochum 1848 in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Wätjen include Shiloh 't Zand from Fortuna Sittard, with a fit score of 84/100, and Jens Hjertø-Dahl from Tromsø IL, who has a fit score of 83/100, making them strong alternatives for similar tactical roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Théo Zidanesimilar↗ | Córdoba | 24 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Rodrigo Atenciosimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 24 | €2.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | William Balikwishasimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 27 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Chris Riggsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 19 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Elias Barsoumsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 24 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Jonas Therkelsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 23 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Issa Doumbiasimilar↗ | Venezia | 23 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Grasshopper Club Zürich | 25 | €600k | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kjell Wätjen
≈ 100% Kjell Wätjen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Kjell Wätjen · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kjell Wätjen · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kjell Wätjen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Théo Zidane (Córdoba) does the closest job to Kjell Wätjen, at 92/100 on profile. Jens Hjertø-Dahl and Kian Fitz-Jim follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kjell Wätjen?
Yes — Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kjell Wätjen?
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