Who should replace Wouter Burger?
CM/CDMStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWouter Burger's profile ↗
Wouter Burger is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Stoke City in the Championship, with 30 appearances, 4 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Burger, Hakan Çalhanoğlu from Inter offers a fit score of 84/100, while Corentin Tolisso from Olympique Lyonnais and Leon Goretzka from FC Bayern München both provide strong alternatives with fit scores of 82/100 and 83/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wouter Burger
≈ 100% Wouter Burger · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Wouter Burger · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Wouter Burger · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wouter Burger?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Casemiro (Manchester United) does the closest job to Wouter Burger, at 93/100 on profile. Corentin Tolisso and Hakan Çalhanoğlu follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Wouter Burger?
Yes — James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.5m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Wouter Burger?
Doppel learns Wouter Burger'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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