Who should replace Yannick Gerhardt?
CM/CDMVfL Wolfsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYannick Gerhardt's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Yannick Gerhardt, the best-fitting central midfielders are Julian Niehues, Tomáš Souček, Eric Martel. Julian Niehues (1. FC Heidenheim) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gonzalo Escalante at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Yannick Gerhardt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 74 |
| 2 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 90 | 73 |
| 4 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €3.8m | 89 | 75 |
| 5 | Cher Ndoursimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 22 | €19m | 89 | 75 |
| 6 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €6.5m | 89 | 73 |
| 7 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Robin Fellhauersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €3.7m | 88 | 74 |
| 9 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | Lecce | 26 | €2.8m | 87 | 74 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 87 | 74 |
| 12 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yannick Gerhardt
≈ 100% Yannick Gerhardt · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Yannick Gerhardt · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Yannick Gerhardt · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yannick Gerhardt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julian Niehues (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Yannick Gerhardt, at 91/100 on profile. Tomáš Souček and Eric Martel follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Yannick Gerhardt?
Yes — Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Yannick Gerhardt?
Doppel learns Yannick Gerhardt'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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