Who should replace Malik Tillman?
CM/CAM/LWBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalik Tillman's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Malik Tillman, the best-fitting central midfielders are Leon Goretzka, Corentin Tolisso, Kai Havertz. Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Nikolas Nartey at about €10m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Malik Tillman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 30 | €11m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €53m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €86m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 24 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €10m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Antoine Semenyosimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 24 | €85m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Sergio Arribassimilar↗ | Almería | 22 | €19m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 20 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 27 | €58m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malik Tillman
≈ 100% Malik Tillman · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Malik Tillman · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Malik Tillman · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Malik Tillman?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) does the closest job to Malik Tillman, at 93/100 on profile. Corentin Tolisso and Kai Havertz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Malik Tillman?
Yes — Nikolas Nartey (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €10m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Malik Tillman?
Doppel learns Malik Tillman'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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