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 James Ward-Prowse, Enzo Fernández, Pascal Groß. Doppel rates James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pascal Groß scores 87/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Jóhann Guðmundsson is a creative, playmaking winger with a knack for delivering precise crosses and key passes. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 47% of his positional peers, his top-tier ability to create big chances and accurate final-third passes showcases his potential to influence games. Despite limited goal contributions, he remains a durable option, missing only 13 games in the past three seasons, making him a reliable asset for Burnley.
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 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €14m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jóhann Guðmundsson
≈ 100% Jóhann Guðmundsson · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jóhann Guðmundsson?
By Doppel's fit score, James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Jóhann Guðmundsson, with a 85/100 overall match. Enzo Fernández and Pascal Groß 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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