Who should replace Wouter Burger?
CM/CDMTSG Hoffenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Wouter Burger, the best-fitting central midfielders are Corentin Tolisso, Casemiro, Leon Goretzka. Corentin Tolisso (Olympique Lyonnais) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Joan Jordán at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Wouter Burger
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corentin Tolisso | Olympique Lyonnais | 30 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Casemiro | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzka | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Inter | 29 | €17m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Adam Wharton | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Neil El Aynaoui | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Joan Jordán | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowse | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | João Neves | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Ivan Rakitić | Sevilla | 35 | €2.9m* | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Douglas Luiz | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Éderson | Atalanta | 25 | €43m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wouter Burger
≈ 100% Wouter Burger · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Wouter Burger · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Wouter Burger · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wouter Burger?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Corentin Tolisso (Olympique Lyonnais) does the closest job to Wouter Burger, at 91/100 on profile. Casemiro and Leon Goretzka follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Wouter Burger?
Yes — Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 85/100 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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