Players like Josh Cullen
CM/CDMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Cullen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Josh Cullen are Wouter Burger, Joan Jordán, Casemiro. Doppel rates Wouter Burger (TSG Hoffenheim) a 81/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 80/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Josh Cullen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 88 | 81 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 83 | 80 |
| 3 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 83 | 79 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 82 | 78 |
| 7 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 84 | 78 |
| 8 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 81 | 77 |
| 10 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 83 | 77 |
| 11 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 31 | €3.2m | 82 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Cullen
≈ 100% Josh Cullen · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Josh Cullen · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Josh Cullen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josh Cullen?
By Doppel's fit score, Wouter Burger (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Josh Cullen, with a 81/100 overall match. Joan Jordán and Casemiro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Josh Cullen?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Josh Cullen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Josh Cullen's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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