Who should replace Tom Krauß?
CM/CDM1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Tom Krauß, the best-fitting central midfielders are Wilfred Ndidi, Florian Grillitsch, Nicolás Domínguez. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Lucas Robertone at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Tom Krauß
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilfred Ndidi | Leicester City | 28 | €7.5m | 92 | 74 |
| 2 | Florian Grillitsch | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €2.6m | 91 | 73 |
| 3 | Nicolás Domínguez | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €14m | 90 | 73 |
| 4 | Cristian Cásseres Jr. | Toulouse | 24 | €8.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Lewis Cook | Bournemouth | 27 | €12m | 90 | 73 |
| 6 | Anton Stach | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €27m | 89 | 74 |
| 7 | Lucas Robertone | Almería | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 75 |
| 8 | Mats Wieffer | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €24m | 89 | 74 |
| 9 | Amadou Haidara | RB Leipzig | 25 | €4.9m | 89 | 74 |
| 10 | Rubén Alcaraz | Cádiz | 32 | €300k | 88 | 73 |
| 11 | James Garner | Everton | 24 | €48m | 87 | 75 |
| 12 | Nicolás Capaldo | Hamburger SV | 27 | €8.4m | 87 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Krauß
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tom Krauß?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City) does the closest job to Tom Krauß, at 92/100 on profile. Florian Grillitsch and Nicolás Domínguez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tom Krauß?
Yes — Lucas Robertone (Almería) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tom Krauß?
Doppel learns Tom Krauß'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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