Who should replace Leon Goretzka?
CM/CDMFC Bayern München · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeon Goretzka's profile ↗
Leon Goretzka is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Bayern München in the Bundesliga, with 31 appearances, 5 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Goretzka, Mario Pašalić from Atalanta, with a fit score of 84/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Additionally, Corentin Tolisso and Fabián Ruiz both offer similar profiles with fit scores of 83/100, making them viable options for those looking for players who can replace Goretzka effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Fabián Ruizsimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 30 | €29m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Marcel Sabitzersimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €6.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leon Goretzka
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leon Goretzka?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Corentin Tolisso (Olympique Lyonnais) does the closest job to Leon Goretzka, at 94/100 on profile. Dominik Szoboszlai and Mario Pašalić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Leon Goretzka?
Yes — James Ward-Prowse (Burnley) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.5m, a 85/100 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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