Who should replace Yannick Engelhardt?
CM/CDMBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYannick Engelhardt's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Yannick Engelhardt, the best-fitting central midfielders are Eric Martel, Yohann Magnin, Julian Niehues. Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gonzalo Escalante at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Yannick Engelhardt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.2m | 93 | 76 |
| 2 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €900k | 93 | 77 |
| 3 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €1.6m | 92 | 76 |
| 4 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 92 | 77 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Nemanja Maksimovićsimilar↗ | Getafe | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €15m | 91 | 76 |
| 9 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Alessandro Deiolasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €1.4m | 90 | 75 |
| 11 | Cher Ndoursimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 21 | €19m | 90 | 76 |
| 12 | Robin Fellhauersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €3.7m | 90 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yannick Engelhardt
≈ 100% Yannick Engelhardt · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Yannick Engelhardt · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Yannick Engelhardt · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yannick Engelhardt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) does the closest job to Yannick Engelhardt, at 93/100 on profile. Yohann Magnin and Julian Niehues follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Yannick Engelhardt?
Yes — Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Yannick Engelhardt?
Doppel learns Yannick Engelhardt'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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