Who should replace Marcel Sabitzer?
CM/CDM/LWBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Marcel Sabitzer, the best-fitting central midfielders are Jack Hinshelwood, Maximilian Arnold, Mikel Vesga. Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton & Hove Albion) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mikel Vesga at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Marcel Sabitzer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Hinshelwood | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €27m | 93 | 76 |
| 2 | Maximilian Arnold | VfL Wolfsburg | 29 | €2.8m | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Mikel Vesga | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Vincent Sierro | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Wouter Burger | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Amir Richardson | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 89 | 75 |
| 7 | Grischa Prömel | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €3.6m | 89 | 75 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowse | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppner | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Sean Longstaff | Newcastle United | 26 | €14m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Neil El Aynaoui | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Habib Diarra | RC Strasbourg | 20 | €37m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Clearances /90
≈ 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 93/100 on profile. Maximilian Arnold and Mikel Vesga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marcel Sabitzer?
Yes — Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 77/100 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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