Who should replace Marcel Sabitzer?
CM/CDM/LWBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcel Sabitzer's profile ↗
Marcel Sabitzer is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, having made 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Sabitzer include Jack Hinshelwood from Brighton & Hove Albion, with a fit score of 80/100, and Aleksandar Stanković from Club Brugge KV, who has a fit score of 79/100. Mikel Vesga of Athletic Club and Pelle Clement of FC Groningen also present strong tactical fits, both scoring 79 and 78 respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Pelle Clementsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 30 | €600k | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Jakub Modersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €11m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 32 | €900k | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcel Sabitzer
≈ 100% Marcel Sabitzer · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Marcel Sabitzer · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Marcel Sabitzer · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcel Sabitzer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to Marcel Sabitzer, at 94/100 on profile. Aleksandar Stanković and Mikel Vesga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marcel Sabitzer?
Yes — Pelle Clement (FC Groningen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marcel Sabitzer?
Doppel learns Marcel Sabitzer'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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