Who should replace Carel Eiting?
CM/CDMSparta Rotterdam · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarel Eiting's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Carel Eiting, the best-fitting central midfielders are James Ward-Prowse, Wouter Burger, Leon Goretzka. James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Fredrik Jensen at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Carel Eiting
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Fredrik Jensensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €1.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Ivan Rakitićsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 38 | €2.9m* | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carel Eiting
≈ 100% Carel Eiting · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Carel Eiting · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Carel Eiting · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carel Eiting?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) does the closest job to Carel Eiting, at 94/100 on profile. Wouter Burger and Leon Goretzka follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carel Eiting?
Yes — Fredrik Jensen (FC Augsburg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Carel Eiting?
Doppel learns Carel Eiting's role profile from his 2024/25 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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