Who should replace Jens Castrop?
CM/CAM1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJens Castrop's profile ↗
Jens Castrop is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for 1. FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. For those searching for the best replacement for Castrop, Diego Gómez of Brighton & Hove Albion offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Nico O'Reilly from Manchester City closely follows with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Amine Adlisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 26 | €18m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Carney Chukwuemekasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 23 | €18m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Mathias Honsaksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 30 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 25 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jens Castrop
≈ 100% Jens Castrop · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jens Castrop · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jens Castrop · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jens Castrop?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to Jens Castrop, at 92/100 on profile. Nico O'Reilly and Dehmaine Tabibou follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jens Castrop?
Yes — Adrian Beck (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.5m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jens Castrop?
Doppel learns Jens Castrop'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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