Who should replace Lennard Maloney?
CDM/CM/CB1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLennard Maloney's profile ↗
Lennard Maloney is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, with 16 appearances and 800 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. Players who can replace Maloney include Louis Breunig from SSV Jahn Regensburg, who boasts a fit score of 82/100, as well as Maksym Talovierov and Benjamin Nelson from Stoke City and Leicester City, both with fit scores of 76/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maksym Talovierovsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 26 | €2.2m | 93 | 76 |
| 2 | Benjamin Nelsonsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €1.6m | 93 | 76 |
| 3 | Louis Breunigsimilar↗ | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | David Sousasimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €1.1m | 92 | 76 |
| 5 | Brodie Spencersimilar↗ | Oxford United | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 76 |
| 6 | Stephan Ambrosiussimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €600k | 91 | 77 |
| 7 | Giorgio Cittadinisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 24 | €900k | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €5.8m | 91 | 76 |
| 9 | Erhan Mašovićsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 91 | 77 |
| 10 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Sem Schepermansimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 24 | €600k | 90 | 76 |
| 12 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lennard Maloney
≈ 100% Lennard Maloney · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lennard Maloney · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lennard Maloney · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lennard Maloney?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Maksym Talovierov (Stoke City) does the closest job to Lennard Maloney, at 93/100 on profile. Benjamin Nelson and Louis Breunig follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lennard Maloney?
Yes — Stephan Ambrosius (Hamburger SV) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lennard Maloney?
Doppel learns Lennard Maloney'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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