Who should replace Christoph Baumgartner?
CM/CAMRB Leipzig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Christoph Baumgartner, the best-fitting central midfielders are Ismaïla Sarr, Kai Havertz, Marco Reus. Ismaïla Sarr (Crystal Palace) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Marco Reus at about €1.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Christoph Baumgartner
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ismaïla Sarr | Crystal Palace | 26 | €38m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Kai Havertz | Arsenal | 24 | €53m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Marco Reus | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Mario Pašalić | Atalanta | 28 | €6.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Jens Stage | SV Werder Bremen | 29 | €14m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Eldor Shomurodov | AS Roma | 29 | €7.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Lucas Höler | SC Freiburg | 29 | €2.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | João Pedro | Chelsea | 24 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Weston McKennie | Juventus | 27 | €31m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Enzo Fernández | Chelsea | 24 | €87m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Dani Olmo | FC Barcelona | 27 | €58m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Takumi Minamino | AS Monaco | 29 | €9.7m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christoph Baumgartner
≈ 100% Christoph Baumgartner · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Christoph Baumgartner · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Christoph Baumgartner · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christoph Baumgartner?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ismaïla Sarr (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Christoph Baumgartner, at 92/100 on profile. Kai Havertz and Marco Reus follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Christoph Baumgartner?
Yes — Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.4m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Christoph Baumgartner?
Doppel learns Christoph Baumgartner'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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