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. For those searching for the best replacement for Wätjen, Kian Fitz-Jim from AFC Ajax stands out with a fit score of 84/100, while Jens Hjertø-Dahl from Tromsø IL and Rodrigo Atencio from Central Córdoba both offer similar tactical profiles with fit scores of 83/100.
Best replacements for Kjell Wätjen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Rodrigo Atenciosimilar↗ | Central Córdoba | 24 | €2.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | William Balikwishasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 27 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Chris Riggsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 19 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Elias Barsoumsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 24 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Jonas Therkelsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 23 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Issa Doumbiasimilar↗ | Venezia | 23 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Derby County | 25 | €600k | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Bobby Clarksimilar↗ | Derby County | 21 | €8.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.5m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kjell Wätjen
≈ 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
≈ 100% Kjell Wätjen · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kjell Wätjen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jens Hjertø-Dahl (Tromsø IL) does the closest job to Kjell Wätjen, at 91/100 on profile. Kian Fitz-Jim and Rodrigo Atencio follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kjell Wätjen?
Yes — William Balikwisha (Standard Liège) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kjell Wätjen?
Doppel learns Kjell Wätjen'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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