Who should replace Niklas Dorsch?
CM/CDM1. FC Heidenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Dorsch's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Niklas Dorsch, the best-fitting central midfielders are Cristian Cásseres Jr., Jordan James, Jon Moncayola. Cristian Cásseres Jr. (Toulouse) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Dani Parejo at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Niklas Dorsch
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €8.2m | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Jordan Jamessimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €11m | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Jon Moncayolasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 27 | €7.3m | 91 | 75 |
| 4 | Luis Millasimilar↗ | Getafe | 31 | €3.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 19 | €27m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €48m | 87 | 75 |
| 7 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €1.0m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €5.3m | 87 | 75 |
| 10 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 29 | €1.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 27 | €800k | 86 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Dorsch
≈ 100% Niklas Dorsch · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Niklas Dorsch · strong: Key passes, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Niklas Dorsch · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /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 92/100 on profile. Jordan James and Jon Moncayola follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Niklas Dorsch?
Yes — Dani Parejo (Villarreal) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 77/100 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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