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, with 28 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Maier, Romano Schmid from SV Werder Bremen stands out with a fit score of 90/100, followed closely by Pascal Groß of Brighton & Hove Albion with a fit score of 87/100. Both players offer similar tactical profiles for those looking for players who can replace Maier effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 96 | 90 |
| 2 | Andreas Pereirasimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 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↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
* 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 (SV Werder Bremen) 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 (FC Barcelona) 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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