Who should replace Leon Goretzka?
CM/CDMFC Bayern München · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeon Goretzka's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Leon Goretzka, the best-fitting central midfielders are Fabián Ruiz, Dominik Szoboszlai, Corentin Tolisso. Fabián Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ivan Rakitić at about €2.9m*. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Leon Goretzka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabián Ruizsimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 30 | €29m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €21m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Ivan Rakitićsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 38 | €2.9m* | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Marcel Sabitzersimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €6.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 28 | €58m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leon Goretzka
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leon Goretzka?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fabián Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain) does the closest job to Leon Goretzka, at 93/100 on profile. Dominik Szoboszlai and Corentin Tolisso follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Leon Goretzka?
Yes — Ivan Rakitić (Sevilla) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.9m*, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Leon Goretzka?
Doppel learns Leon Goretzka'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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