Who should replace Freddie Potts?
CM/CDMWest Ham United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFreddie Potts's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Freddie Potts, the best-fitting central midfielders are Philipp Sander, Adama Camara, Eric Martel. Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Yohann Magnin at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Freddie Potts
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 75 |
| 2 | Adama Camarasimilar↗ | Paris FC | 30 | €3.1m | 90 | 72 |
| 3 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 90 | 73 |
| 4 | Lewis Cooksimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €12m | 90 | 72 |
| 5 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 29 | €900k | 89 | 74 |
| 6 | Ethan Ampadusimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €28m | 89 | 71 |
| 7 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 73 |
| 8 | Nicolás Domínguezsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 28 | €14m | 89 | 71 |
| 9 | Niklas Dorschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 72 |
| 10 | Anton Stachsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €27m | 88 | 72 |
| 11 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 87 | 71 |
| 12 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 87 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Freddie Potts
≈ 100% Freddie Potts · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Freddie Potts · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Freddie Potts · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Freddie Potts?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) does the closest job to Freddie Potts, at 90/100 on profile. Adama Camara and Eric Martel follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Freddie Potts?
Yes — Yohann Magnin (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Freddie Potts?
Doppel learns Freddie Potts'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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