Players like Jóhann Guðmundsson
CM/RW/CAMBurnley · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJóhann Guðmundsson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jóhann Guðmundsson are Enzo Fernández, Pascal Groß, Adrien Thomasson. Doppel rates Enzo Fernández (Manchester City) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pascal Groß scores 87/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Jóhann Guðmundsson is a creative ball-playing midfielder with a flair for delivering pinpoint crosses and key passes, making him a vital playmaker in the final third. Although his overall quality sits in the bottom 47% among peers, his elite crossing and chance creation abilities stand out, showcasing his capacity to influence games. With just 13 games missed in the last three seasons, he proves to be a reliable asset for Burnley, even at 36.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Big chances created. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jóhann Guðmundsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jóhann Guðmundsson
≈ 100% Jóhann Guðmundsson · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jóhann Guðmundsson · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jóhann Guðmundsson · strong: Key passes, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jóhann Guðmundsson?
Statistically, Enzo Fernández (Manchester City) is the closest look-alike to Jóhann Guðmundsson — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jóhann Guðmundsson?
By Doppel's fit score, Enzo Fernández (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Jóhann Guðmundsson, with a 84/100 overall match. Pascal Groß and Adrien Thomasson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jóhann Guðmundsson?
Yes. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jóhann Guðmundsson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jóhann Guðmundsson's 2023/24 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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