Who should replace Max Bird?
CM/CDM/CAMBristol City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMax Bird's profile ↗
Max Bird is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bristol City in the Championship. In the 2024/25 season, he made 46 appearances, contributing 1 goal and 8 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Bird, Haris Hajradinović from Kasımpaşa offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Kartal Kayra Yılmaz from Kayserispor follows closely with a fit score of 83/100.
Best replacements for Max Bird
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Sebastian Szymańskisimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 27 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Max Bird
≈ 100% Max Bird · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Max Bird · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Max Bird · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Max Bird?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Kayserispor) does the closest job to Max Bird, at 94/100 on profile. Haris Hajradinović and Doğucan Haspolat follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Max Bird?
Yes — Alex Sala (Córdoba) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Max Bird?
Doppel learns Max Bird'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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