Who should replace Toni Kroos?
CM/CDMReal Madrid · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitToni Kroos's profile ↗
Toni Kroos is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Real Madrid in La Liga, with 33 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 1 goal and 8 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Kroos, Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Hakan Çalhanoğlu from Inter also stands out with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Pedrisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €164m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Toni Kroos
≈ 100% Toni Kroos · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Toni Kroos · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Toni Kroos · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Toni Kroos?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) does the closest job to Toni Kroos, at 95/100 on profile. Pascal Groß and Joshua Kimmich follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Toni Kroos?
Yes — Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Toni Kroos?
Doppel learns Toni Kroos's role profile from his 2023/24 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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