Who should replace Maximilian Bauer?
CB/RBArminia Bielefeld · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaximilian Bauer's profile ↗
Maximilian Bauer is a centre-back/right-back for Arminia Bielefeld in the 2. Bundesliga, with 17 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Bauer, Jake Cooper of Millwall offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Mattia Bani from Palermo also presents a solid option with a fit of 85/100. These players are ideal for those looking for alternatives who can replace Bauer effectively.
Best replacements for Maximilian Bauer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Gustavo Gómezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 33 | €3.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maximilian Bauer
≈ 100% Maximilian Bauer · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Maximilian Bauer · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Maximilian Bauer · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maximilian Bauer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mattia Bani (Palermo) does the closest job to Maximilian Bauer, at 93/100 on profile. Leo Østigård and Jake Cooper follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maximilian Bauer?
Yes — Mattia Bani (Palermo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.3m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Maximilian Bauer?
Doppel learns Maximilian Bauer's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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