Who should replace Tim Breithaupt?
CM/CDMFortuna Düsseldorf · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTim Breithaupt's profile ↗
Tim Breithaupt is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga. Notable matches include his performances against SC Paderborn 07, where he demonstrated effective play, and AD Ceuta, showcasing his tactical abilities. For those searching for the best replacement for Breithaupt, Santiago Castañeda stands out with a fit score of 81/100, making him an excellent option for a similar role.
Best replacements for Tim Breithaupt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Mamadou Diagnesimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Dion Lopysimilar↗ | Almería | 24 | €16m | 90 | 76 |
| 10 | Anders Trondsensimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 31 | €400k | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tim Breithaupt
≈ 100% Tim Breithaupt · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Tim Breithaupt · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Tim Breithaupt · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tim Breithaupt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Youness Lachhab (AD Ceuta) does the closest job to Tim Breithaupt, at 94/100 on profile. Santiago Castañeda and Anuar follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tim Breithaupt?
Yes — Anuar (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tim Breithaupt?
Doppel learns Tim Breithaupt's role profile from his 2025/26 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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