That Karim Adeyemi, whose transfer had already been wrapped up in May, would not be a one-to-one replacement for Haaland was clear from the start. The two strikers are too different in their assets, Adeyemi seems to be more intended for a double point or the offensive wing.

Much more likely to be the new Haaland at BVB will be Sebastien Haller. The Ivorian is much closer to the 21-year-old, who has since left for Manchester City, and is in no way inferior to him physically. Also the finishing qualities are of high class, only with Haaland’s speed Haller clearly can not keep up

Tall and physically strong

On the other hand, the former Frankfurt player is an ideal wall player and target man when the ball has to be knocked forward. He can also secure the ball in demanding situations and set the scene for his nimble supporting players. That could bring a new facet to Borussia’s game

To be observed this development not only on the real, but also on the virtual turf – in FIFA 23. In the career mode of the current title Haller has an overall rating of 82 points, his potential is not groundbreaking because of the advanced footballer age of 28 years with 83.

The BVB newcomer’s top attributes are strength (92), penalty kicking (88) and header precision (86). With a height of 1.90 meters, Haller is equipped for aerial duels with tall central defenders. His finishing (83) is also quite respectable, he is a penalty area striker through and through.

Flanked by the top talent pincer

Thanks to his strong – Season in the Ajax Amsterdam jersey, Haller may expect a slight upgrade in FIFA 23. In the Dutch Eredivisie he advanced with 21 goals to the top scorer, in the Champions League only Karim Benzema (15) and Robert Lewandowski (13) scored more often than Haller (11).

The excellent performances of the past few months and the move to Dortmund could earn him an upgrade to 83 or 84 points. This would certainly put him among Borussia’s best five, maybe even three professionals in career mode – including a regular place guarantee in the 4-3-3.

Haller could be flanked by the nimble and highly talented Adeyemi and Youssoufa Moukoko or the more experienced Thorgan Hazard. In addition to Adeyemi and Moukoko, Donyell Malen is a possible partner for a one-two, and the combination with Marco Reus could also be interesting

Accept FUT upgrade in FIFA 23

By the way, Haller started in FIFA 22 career mode with an overall rating of 80, which also corresponds to his gold card in FUT. This should be increased in the Ultimate Team mode of FIFA 23 at least to the current overall rating in the career mode, 82 or 83 points should draw his object

Promising compatriots from the Ivory Coast has the Bundesliga in terms of FUT chemistry hardly to offer. Only Odilon Kossounou of Bayer 04 Leverkusen – as a central defender, however, the 21-year-old is conceivably poorly suited to the link

Haller and Adeyemi in the network?

If the persistent leaks around the chemistry system in the upcoming offshoot is believed, but the nationality could soon play no role anyway. Haller is with his 28 years and well over 300 official games at the professional level a rather unusual commitment for BVB, but one with plan.

The Ivorian international is expected to close the offensive gap left by Haaland at Dortmund in cooperation with Adeyemi, who is also new. Haller brings the physicality and presence of the Norwegian, Adeyemi his technique and speed. The overall package could also increase the offensive variance