Players like Jackson Irvine
CM/CDMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJackson Irvine's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jackson Irvine are Lewis Miley, Gvidas Gineitis, Rocco Reitz. Doppel rates Lewis Miley (Newcastle United) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jan Schöppner scores 81/100 at about €3.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Jackson Irvine is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and defensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 45% among his peers, he excels at winning duels and making crucial clearances, while also showcasing creativity with six assists this season. Though injury-prone, his ability to impact the game defensively makes him a reliable option when fit, despite limited goal-scoring output.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Big chances created. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jackson Irvine
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jackson Irvine
≈ 100% Jackson Irvine · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
≈ 100% Jackson Irvine · strong: Duels won, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Jackson Irvine · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jackson Irvine?
By Doppel's fit score, Lewis Miley (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Jackson Irvine, with a 81/100 overall match. Gvidas Gineitis and Rocco Reitz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jackson Irvine?
Yes. Jan Schöppner (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €3.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jackson Irvine?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jackson Irvine'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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