Who should replace Marco Friedl?
CBSV Werder Bremen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarco Friedl's profile ↗
Marco Friedl is a centre-back for SV Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Friedl, Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund) offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Felix Uduokhai (1. FC Union Berlin) follows closely with a fit score of 81/100. Both players can effectively fill the role of a central defender in a similar style.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 29 | €3.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Kim Min-jaesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 30 | €21m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Aïssa Mandisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Coventry City | 33 | €2.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marco Friedl
≈ 100% Marco Friedl · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Marco Friedl · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Marco Friedl · strong: Touches, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marco Friedl?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Felix Uduokhai (1. FC Union Berlin) does the closest job to Marco Friedl, at 92/100 on profile. Kim Min-jae and Emre Can follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marco Friedl?
Yes — Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marco Friedl?
Doppel learns Marco Friedl's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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