Who should replace Luca Waldschmidt?
CAM/ST1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Waldschmidt's profile ↗
Luca Waldschmidt is an attacking midfielder/striker for 1. FC Köln in the 2. Bundesliga, with 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 5 goals and providing 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Waldschmidt, Gerard Moreno from Villarreal (fit 85/100) and Hugo Ekitiké from Liverpool (fit 84/100) are notable options, both excelling in similar tactical roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 28 | €58m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €77m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Serge Gnabrysimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €19m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Ismaïla Sarrsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €38m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €92m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Antoine Griezmannsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 35 | €7.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €44m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Waldschmidt
≈ 100% Luca Waldschmidt · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Luca Waldschmidt · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Luca Waldschmidt · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Waldschmidt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dani Olmo (FC Barcelona) does the closest job to Luca Waldschmidt, at 93/100 on profile. Gerard Moreno and Hugo Ekitiké follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luca Waldschmidt?
Yes — Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €2.4m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luca Waldschmidt?
Doppel learns Luca Waldschmidt's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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