Who should replace Maximilian Arnold?
CM/CDMVfL Wolfsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaximilian Arnold's profile ↗
Maximilian Arnold is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 4 assists over 1860 minutes. Players who can replace Arnold include Simone Pontisso from Catanzaro, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Kartal Kayra Yılmaz from Kayserispor, also with a fit score of 84/100. Both offer a strong tactical fit for similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maximilian Arnold
≈ 100% Maximilian Arnold · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Maximilian Arnold · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Maximilian Arnold · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maximilian Arnold?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Simone Pontisso (Catanzaro) does the closest job to Maximilian Arnold, at 92/100 on profile. Kartal Kayra Yılmaz and Jordan Holsgrove follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maximilian Arnold?
Yes — Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Maximilian Arnold?
Doppel learns Maximilian Arnold'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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