Josh Eccles alternatives
CM/CDMCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Eccles's profile ↗
Josh Eccles is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Coventry City in the Championship. In the 2025/26 season, he made 34 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Eccles, consider Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, valued at €1m with a fit score of 90/100, or Victor Jensen from FC Utrecht, valued at €2m with a fit score of 87/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 90 |
| 2 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 89 | 87 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 31 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 87 | 85 |
| 12 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 85 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Eccles
≈ 100% Josh Eccles · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Josh Eccles · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Josh Eccles · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Josh Eccles?
Arno Verschueren (FC Twente) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 87/100 match to Josh Eccles.
Who is the best-value alternative to Josh Eccles?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 90/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Josh Eccles?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Josh Eccles's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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