Who should replace Jens Castrop?
CM/CAMBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Jens Castrop, the best-fitting central midfielders are Diego Gómez, Dehmaine Tabibou, Pablo Ibáñez. Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Adrian Beck at about €1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jens Castrop
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Gómez | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 89 | 80 |
| 2 | Dehmaine Tabibou | Nantes | 20 | €5.4m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Pablo Ibáñez | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Adrian Beck | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Óscar Rodríguez | Leganés | 26 | €1.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Amine Adli | Bournemouth | 25 | €18m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Saúl Ñíguez | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Johan Manzambi | SC Freiburg | 20 | €54m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Tanguy Coulibaly | Montpellier | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Selim Amallah | Real Valladolid | 28 | €1.2m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Jacopo Fazzini | Empoli | 21 | €8.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Carney Chukwuemeka | Borussia Dortmund | 22 | €18m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jens Castrop
≈ 100% Jens Castrop · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Jens Castrop · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Jens Castrop · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /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 89/100 on profile. Dehmaine Tabibou and Pablo Ibáñez 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 79/100 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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