Who should replace Christoph Baumgartner?
CM/CAMRB Leipzig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristoph Baumgartner's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Christoph Baumgartner, the best-fitting central midfielders are Mario Pašalić, Kai Havertz, Enzo Fernández. Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mario Pašalić at about €6.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Weston McKenniesimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €31m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 28 | €58m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Ismaïla Sarrsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €38m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Lucas Hölersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christoph Baumgartner
≈ 100% Christoph Baumgartner · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /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: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christoph Baumgartner?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) does the closest job to Christoph Baumgartner, at 93/100 on profile. Kai Havertz and Enzo Fernández follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Christoph Baumgartner?
Yes — Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €6.2m, a 84/100 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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