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Who should replace Marvin Friedrich?

CB/RBBorussia M'gladbach · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarvin Friedrich's profile ↗

Marvin Friedrich is a centre-back/right-back for Borussia M'gladbach in the Bundesliga, with 22 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Friedrich, Alejandro Catena from Osasuna offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while both Sven Botman and Pascal Struijk from Newcastle United and Leeds United respectively provide a fit of 81/100.

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Best replacements for Marvin Friedrich

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Sven Botmansimilar↗Newcastle United26€33m9381
2Pascal Struijksimilar↗Leeds United27€23m9281
3Alejandro Catenasimilar↗Osasuna32€2.7m9282
4Marc Kempfsimilar↗Como31€3.4m9280
5Tyrone Mingssimilar↗Aston Villa33€3.2m9179
6Nathan Collinssimilar↗Brentford25€29m9180
7Matthew Pollocksimilar↗Watford25€2.2m9181
8Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗Hellas Verona25€3.1m9082
9Timo Hüberssimilar↗1. FC Köln30€1.4m9080
10Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗Crystal Palace26€54m9080
11Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗1. FC Union Berlin23€19m9085
12Kacper Potulskisimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0519€17m9083

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Marvin Friedrich

1. Sven BotmanNewcastle United81/100

≈ 100% Marvin Friedrich · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90

2. Pascal StruijkLeeds United81/100

≈ 100% Marvin Friedrich · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90

3. Alejandro CatenaOsasuna82/100

≈ 100% Marvin Friedrich · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Marvin Friedrich?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sven Botman (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Marvin Friedrich, at 93/100 on profile. Pascal Struijk and Alejandro Catena follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marvin Friedrich?

Yes — Matthew Pollock (Watford) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €2.2m, a 81/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Marvin Friedrich?

Doppel learns Marvin Friedrich's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.

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