Who should replace Michel Aebischer?
CM/CDM1. FC Union Berlin · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichel Aebischer's profile ↗
Michel Aebischer is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, with 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Aebischer, Doğucan Haspolat from KVC Westerlo offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Kévin Danois from Auxerre also presents a solid option at 81/100. These players excel in similar roles and could effectively fill the void left by Aebischer.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Modrićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 41 | €3.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 22 | €21m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Theo Leonisimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €3.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €13m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michel Aebischer
≈ 100% Michel Aebischer · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Michel Aebischer · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Michel Aebischer · strong: Possession won in att. third, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michel Aebischer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luka Modrić (AC Milan) does the closest job to Michel Aebischer, at 92/100 on profile. Kévin Danois and Theo Leoni follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Michel Aebischer?
Yes — Niklas Schmidt (Toulouse) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Michel Aebischer?
Doppel learns Michel Aebischer'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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