Who should replace Julian Weigl?
CDM/CMBorussia M'gladbach · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulian Weigl's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Julian Weigl, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Yannik Keitel, Senne Lynen, Pierre Ekwah. Yannik Keitel (SC Freiburg) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (72/100 overall). A cheaper option: Yannik Keitel at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Julian Weigl
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yannik Keitelsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 23 | €1.9m | 93 | 72 |
| 2 | Senne Lynensimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €7.3m | 93 | 71 |
| 3 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 92 | 73 |
| 4 | Nicolas Seiwaldsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €24m | 92 | 73 |
| 5 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 91 | 76 |
| 6 | Lennard Maloneysimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €2.6m | 90 | 71 |
| 7 | Florian Grillitschsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 72 |
| 8 | Ethan Ampadusimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €28m | 90 | 72 |
| 9 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €3.2m | 89 | 72 |
| 10 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €6.5m | 89 | 73 |
| 11 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 30 | €2.7m | 89 | 72 |
| 12 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.2m | 88 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julian Weigl
≈ 100% Julian Weigl · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Julian Weigl · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Julian Weigl · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julian Weigl?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yannik Keitel (SC Freiburg) does the closest job to Julian Weigl, at 93/100 on profile. Senne Lynen and Pierre Ekwah follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Julian Weigl?
Yes — Yannik Keitel (SC Freiburg) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 72/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Julian Weigl?
Doppel learns Julian Weigl's role profile from his 2024/25 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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