Who should replace Phillip Tietz?
ST1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhillip Tietz's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Phillip Tietz, the best-fitting strikers are Tim Kleindienst, Lukas Nmecha, Igor Matanović. Tim Kleindienst (1. FC Heidenheim) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Steve Mounié at about €1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Phillip Tietz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Kleindienstsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €7.7m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Igor Matanovićsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 22 | €21m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Steve Mouniésimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Ragnar Achesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €9.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €1.7m | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Ivan Toneysimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €22m | 89 | 74 |
| 8 | Betosimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 19 | €41m | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €36m | 88 | 76 |
| 11 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 21 | €9.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 21 | €7.7m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Phillip Tietz
≈ 100% Phillip Tietz · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Phillip Tietz · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Phillip Tietz · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Phillip Tietz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tim Kleindienst (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Phillip Tietz, at 92/100 on profile. Lukas Nmecha and Igor Matanović follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Phillip Tietz?
Yes — Steve Mounié (Stade Brestois) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.5m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Phillip Tietz?
Doppel learns Phillip Tietz's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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