Who should replace Arne Maier?
CMFC Augsburg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitArne Maier's profile ↗
Arne Maier is a central midfielder for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga, having made 28 appearances this season. For those looking for the best replacement for Maier, Romano Schmid of Frosinone offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 88/100, while Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion also presents a strong option with a fit score of 87/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 96 | 88 |
| 2 | Andreas Pereirasimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 30 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 35 | €8.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arne Maier
≈ 100% Arne Maier · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /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 (Frosinone) does the closest job to Arne Maier, at 96/100 on profile. Andreas Pereira and Kevin De Bruyne follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Arne Maier?
Yes — İlkay Gündoğan (Galatasaray) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 87/100 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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