Who should replace Sebastian Polter?
STEintracht Braunschweig · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSebastian Polter's profile ↗
Sebastian Polter is a striker for Eintracht Braunschweig in the 2. Bundesliga, with 28 appearances, 2 goals, and 3 assists in the 2024/25 season. The best replacement for Polter could be Andrej Ilić from 1. FC Union Berlin, who boasts a fit score of 84/100, or Aurélien Scheidler from RC Sporting Charleroi, with a fit score of 78/100. Both players can effectively fulfil a similar role within the team.
Best replacements for Sebastian Polter
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurélien Scheidlersimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 28 | €1.9m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Vincent Vermeijsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 32 | €500k | 91 | 75 |
| 3 | Tobias Lauritsensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €3.6m | 91 | 75 |
| 4 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Pedro Mendessimilar↗ | Ascoli | 27 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Juanmi Latasasimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 25 | €1.5m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Dawid Kownackisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 29 | €1.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 33 | €3.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Wout Weghorstsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 34 | €2.1m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Mihailo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €8.7m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sebastian Polter
≈ 100% Sebastian Polter · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sebastian Polter · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Sebastian Polter · 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 Sebastian Polter?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aurélien Scheidler (RC Sporting Charleroi) does the closest job to Sebastian Polter, at 93/100 on profile. Vincent Vermeij and Tobias Lauritsen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sebastian Polter?
Yes — Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sebastian Polter?
Doppel learns Sebastian Polter's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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