Who should replace Tom Krauß?
CM/CDM1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Krauß's profile ↗
Tom Krauß is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Krauß, Anouar El Azzouzi from Fortuna Düsseldorf offers a tactical fit score of 78/100, while Lucas Robertone from Almería and Rubén Alcaraz from Granada both present a fit score of 77/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Arthur Piedfortsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 21 | €3.8m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €8.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €1.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Krauß
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tom Krauß?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) does the closest job to Tom Krauß, at 92/100 on profile. Lucas Robertone and Rubén Alcaraz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tom Krauß?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 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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