Who should replace Philipp Sander?
CM/CDM/CBBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilipp Sander's profile ↗
Philipp Sander is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Borussia M'gladbach in the Bundesliga, with 30 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Sander, Ozan Kabak from TSG Hoffenheim offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Martín Zubimendi of Arsenal and Maximilian Wöber from FC Schalke 04 both have fit scores of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martín Zubimendisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €77m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Ben Meesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 37 | €800k* | 95 | 80 |
| 3 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 6 | Takehiro Tomiyasusimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €5.4m | 93 | 81 |
| 7 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 93 | 80 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philipp Sander
≈ 100% Philipp Sander · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Philipp Sander · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Philipp Sander · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philipp Sander?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal) does the closest job to Philipp Sander, at 95/100 on profile. Ben Mee and Ozan Kabak follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Philipp Sander?
Yes — Ben Mee (Sheffield United) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k*, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Philipp Sander?
Doppel learns Philipp Sander'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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