Who should replace Maximilian Eggestein?
CM/CDMSC Freiburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaximilian Eggestein's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Maximilian Eggestein, the best-fitting central midfielders are Samú Costa, Augusto Douglas, Jan Schöppner. Samú Costa (Mallorca) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jan Schöppner at about €3.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Maximilian Eggestein
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €15m | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Augusto Douglassimilar↗ | Nantes | 27 | €6.8m | 94 | 78 |
| 3 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | €17m | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Cher Ndoursimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 21 | €19m | 92 | 78 |
| 7 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 22 | €7.3m | 92 | 78 |
| 8 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €39m | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 28 | €7.7m | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 92 | 78 |
| 11 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maximilian Eggestein
≈ 100% Maximilian Eggestein · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Maximilian Eggestein · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Maximilian Eggestein · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maximilian Eggestein?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Samú Costa (Mallorca) does the closest job to Maximilian Eggestein, at 94/100 on profile. Augusto Douglas and Jan Schöppner follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maximilian Eggestein?
Yes — Jan Schöppner (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €3.2m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Maximilian Eggestein?
Doppel learns Maximilian Eggestein'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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