Who should replace Pascal Groß?
CM/CDMBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Pascal Groß, the best-fitting central midfielders are Bruno Fernandes, Ivan Rakitić, Harvey Elliott. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ivan Rakitić at about €2.9m*. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Pascal Groß
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Ivan Rakitić | Sevilla | 35 | €2.9m* | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Harvey Elliott | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Dominik Szoboszlai | Liverpool FC | 25 | €91m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Pablo Fornals | Real Betis | 29 | €8.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Joshua Kimmich | FC Bayern München | 29 | €38m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Teun Koopmeiners | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Toni Kroos | Real Madrid | 33 | €3.7m* | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Kevin Stöger | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 10 | Douglas Luiz | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Joan Jordán | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Enzo Fernández | Chelsea | 24 | €87m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pascal Groß
≈ 100% Pascal Groß · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pascal Groß · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Pascal Groß · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pascal Groß?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) does the closest job to Pascal Groß, at 95/100 on profile. Ivan Rakitić and Harvey Elliott follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pascal Groß?
Yes — Ivan Rakitić (Sevilla) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.9m*, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pascal Groß?
Doppel learns Pascal Groß'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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