Who should replace Arne Maier?
CMFC Augsburg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitArne Maier's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Arne Maier, the best-fitting central midfielders are Romano Schmid, Andreas Pereira, Kevin De Bruyne. Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (90/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kevin Stöger at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Arne Maier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 95 | 90 |
| 2 | Andreas Pereirasimilar↗ | Fulham | 27 | €14m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 33 | €8.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 7 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 28 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Angelo Fulginisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 27 | €5.3m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arne Maier
≈ 100% Arne Maier · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Arne Maier · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Arne Maier · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Arne Maier?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) does the closest job to Arne Maier, at 95/100 on profile. Andreas Pereira and Kevin De Bruyne follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Arne Maier?
Yes — Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Arne Maier?
Doppel learns Arne Maier's role profile from his 2024/25 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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