Who should replace Julian Baas?
CM/CDMSparta Rotterdam · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulian Baas's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Julian Baas, the best-fitting central midfielders are Leandro Bacuna, Danilo Cataldi, Lewis Holtby. Leandro Bacuna (FC Groningen) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Leandro Bacuna at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Julian Baas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €3.7m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Lewis Holtbysimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 36 | €1.2m* | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Jari Vandeputtesimilar↗ | Cremonese | 30 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Kristjan Asllanisimilar↗ | Torino | 24 | €12m | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Ísak Bergmann Jóhannessonsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Jakub Modersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €11m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julian Baas
≈ 100% Julian Baas · strong: Accurate crosses, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Julian Baas · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Julian Baas · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julian Baas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leandro Bacuna (FC Groningen) does the closest job to Julian Baas, at 93/100 on profile. Danilo Cataldi and Lewis Holtby follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Julian Baas?
Yes — Leandro Bacuna (FC Groningen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Julian Baas?
Doppel learns Julian Baas'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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