Who should replace Max Bruns?
CBFC Twente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMax Bruns's profile ↗
Max Bruns is a centre-back for FC Twente in the Eredivisie, with 13 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Bruns, Nikolai Soyset Hopland from SC Heerenveen stands out with a tactical fit score of 84/100, while Chancel Mbemba of Lille also offers a solid option with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Youri Baassimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €19m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Ladislav Krejčísimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 27 | €21m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Lille | 32 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Gonçalo Ináciosimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 25 | €42m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Justin Hoogmasimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 28 | €500k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 32 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Otáviosimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €9.6m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Max Bruns
≈ 100% Max Bruns · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Max Bruns · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Max Bruns · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Max Bruns?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) does the closest job to Max Bruns, at 92/100 on profile. Youri Baas and Ladislav Krejčí follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Max Bruns?
Yes — Justin Hoogma (Willem II Tilburg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Max Bruns?
Doppel learns Max Bruns's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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