Who should replace Patrick Osterhage?
CM/CDMSC Freiburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Patrick Osterhage, the best-fitting central midfielders are Simon Sohm, Yassine Kechta, Louis Leroux. Simon Sohm (Parma) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Yassine Kechta at about €3.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Patrick Osterhage
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Sohm | Parma | 23 | €7.8m | 90 | 76 |
| 2 | Yassine Kechta | Le Havre | 22 | €3.9m | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Louis Leroux | Nantes | 19 | €10m | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Marco Brescianini | Frosinone | 23 | €8.3m | 88 | 75 |
| 5 | Gianluca Busio | Venezia | 22 | €7.3m | 87 | 75 |
| 6 | Arne Engels | FC Augsburg | 20 | €21m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Ismael Koné | Sassuolo | 23 | €26m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Antonio Sánchez | Mallorca | 26 | €7.8m* | 85 | 77 |
| 9 | Jürgen Ekkelenkamp | Udinese | 25 | €10m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Grischa Prömel | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €3.6m | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Rassoul Ndiaye | Le Havre | 24 | €8.7m | 85 | 75 |
| 12 | Tahith Chong | Luton Town | 24 | €3.4m | 85 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick Osterhage
≈ 100% Patrick Osterhage · low reliability
≈ 100% Patrick Osterhage · medium reliability
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Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patrick Osterhage?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Simon Sohm (Parma) does the closest job to Patrick Osterhage, at 90/100 on profile. Yassine Kechta and Louis Leroux follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Patrick Osterhage?
Yes — Yassine Kechta (Le Havre) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €3.9m, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Patrick Osterhage?
Doppel learns Patrick Osterhage'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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