Who should replace Maximilian Mittelstädt?
LBVfB Stuttgart · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaximilian Mittelstädt's profile ↗
Maximilian Mittelstädt is a left-back for VfB Stuttgart in the German Bundesliga, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 6 goals and providing 4 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Mittelstädt, David Raum from RB Leipzig and Christopher Operi of Başakşehir FK both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 86/100. Additionally, Oleksandr Zinchenko presents a solid alternative with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oleksandr Zinchenkosimilar↗ | No team | 30 | €8.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €39m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Pervis Estupiñánsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 28 | €11m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Nuno Mendessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €77m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maximilian Mittelstädt
≈ 100% Maximilian Mittelstädt · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Maximilian Mittelstädt · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Maximilian Mittelstädt · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maximilian Mittelstädt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Oleksandr Zinchenko (No team) does the closest job to Maximilian Mittelstädt, at 92/100 on profile. David Raum and Christopher Operi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maximilian Mittelstädt?
Yes — Christopher Operi (Başakşehir FK) plays a similar left back role at roughly €3.7m, a 86/100 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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