Who should replace Philipp Sander?
CM/CDM/CBBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilipp Sander's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Philipp Sander, the best-fitting central midfielders are Martín Zubimendi, Ozan Kabak, Christian Nørgaard. Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mats Hummels at about €500k*. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Philipp Sander
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martín Zubimendisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €77m | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | €42m | 92 | 77 |
| 5 | Ben Meesimilar↗ | Brentford | 37 | €800k* | 92 | 77 |
| 6 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 92 | 78 |
| 7 | Ethan Ampadusimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €28m | 92 | 77 |
| 8 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 91 | 77 |
| 10 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 39 | €200k | 91 | 77 |
| 11 | Takehiro Tomiyasusimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €5.4m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 90 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philipp Sander
≈ 100% Philipp Sander · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Philipp Sander · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Philipp Sander · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
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 93/100 on profile. Ozan Kabak and Christian Nørgaard follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Philipp Sander?
Yes — Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k*, a 82/100 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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