Players like Josh Cullen
CM/CDMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Cullen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Josh Cullen are Casemiro, Enric Llansana, Jack Hinshelwood. Doppel rates Casemiro (Manchester United) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mikel Vesga scores 79/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of October 2026.
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Josh Cullen is a composed deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his ability to control the tempo and distribute effectively from midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 14% of his peers, he excels in touches and accurate long balls, making him a reliable conduit in build-up play. While he may not contribute much defensively, his vision and passing precision are vital assets, though his injury history could raise concerns about durability.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches, Accurate long balls. Availability: 27 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Josh Cullen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Cullen
≈ 100% Josh Cullen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Josh Cullen · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Josh Cullen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Josh Cullen?
Statistically, Casemiro (Manchester United) is the closest look-alike to Josh Cullen — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Josh Cullen?
By Doppel's fit score, Casemiro (Manchester United) is the closest profile to Josh Cullen, with a 83/100 overall match. Enric Llansana and Jack Hinshelwood are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Josh Cullen?
Yes. Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.2m.
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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