Who should replace Maximilian Arnold?
CM/CDMVfL Wolfsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Maximilian Arnold, the best-fitting central midfielders are Jari Vandeputte, Rémi Oudin, James Ward-Prowse. Jari Vandeputte (Cremonese) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rémi Oudin at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Maximilian Arnold
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jari Vandeputte | Cremonese | 29 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Rémi Oudin | Lecce | 27 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowse | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Aleix García | Girona FC | 26 | €21m | 88 | 76 |
| 5 | Danilo Cataldi | Lazio | 31 | €3.7m | 88 | 75 |
| 6 | Carlos Soler | Real Sociedad | 28 | €6.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Joshua Kimmich | FC Bayern München | 29 | €38m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Gerard Gumbau | Granada | 29 | €1.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Mathias Jensen | Brentford | 29 | €10m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Jack Hinshelwood | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €27m | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Joan Jordán | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Habib Diarra | RC Strasbourg | 20 | €37m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maximilian Arnold
≈ 100% Maximilian Arnold · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Maximilian Arnold · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Maximilian Arnold · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maximilian Arnold?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jari Vandeputte (Cremonese) does the closest job to Maximilian Arnold, at 90/100 on profile. Rémi Oudin and James Ward-Prowse follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maximilian Arnold?
Yes — Rémi Oudin (Lecce) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, 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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