Who should replace Maximilian Mittelstädt?
LBVfB Stuttgart · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaximilian Mittelstädt's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Maximilian Mittelstädt, the best-fitting left backs are João Cancelo, Oleksandr Zinchenko, David Raum. João Cancelo (FC Barcelona) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ali Abdi at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Maximilian Mittelstädt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Oleksandr Zinchenkosimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €8.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €27m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 31 | €1.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €44m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €2.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Pervis Estupiñánsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €11m | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 23 | €39m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €8.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Nuno Mendessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 22 | €77m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €26m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maximilian Mittelstädt
≈ 100% Maximilian Mittelstädt · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Maximilian Mittelstädt · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Maximilian Mittelstädt · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maximilian Mittelstädt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, João Cancelo (FC Barcelona) does the closest job to Maximilian Mittelstädt, at 92/100 on profile. Oleksandr Zinchenko and David Raum follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maximilian Mittelstädt?
Yes — Ali Abdi (Nice) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.9m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Maximilian Mittelstädt?
Doppel learns Maximilian Mittelstädt's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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