Who should replace Niklas Dorsch?
CM/CDM1. FC Heidenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Dorsch's profile ↗
Niklas Dorsch is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Heidenheim in the Bundesliga, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Dorsch include Siebe Schrijvers from Oud-Heverlee Leuven, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Josh Eccles of Coventry City, with a fit score of 79/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Dorsch, these players offer strong tactical compatibility.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €8.2m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Josh Ecclessimilar↗ | Coventry City | 26 | €9.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Luis Millasimilar↗ | Como | 32 | €3.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Lizierosimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Dorsch
≈ 100% Niklas Dorsch · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Niklas Dorsch · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Niklas Dorsch · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Dorsch?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Cristian Cásseres Jr. (Toulouse) does the closest job to Niklas Dorsch, at 93/100 on profile. Josh Eccles and Siebe Schrijvers follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Niklas Dorsch?
Yes — Siebe Schrijvers (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.4m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Niklas Dorsch?
Doppel learns Niklas Dorsch'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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