Players like Jóhann Guðmundsson
CM/RW/CAMBurnley · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fit
The players most similar to Jóhann Guðmundsson are Joan Jordán, Pascal Groß, Benjamin Bourigeaud. Doppel rates Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 86/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Jóhann Guðmundsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordán | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Pascal Groß | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Benjamin Bourigeaud | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | James Ward-Prowse | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Christian Eriksen | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Kevin Stöger | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Farès Chaïbi | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Marco Reus | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Romano Schmid | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Florian Sotoca | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Thomas Müller | FC Bayern München | 34 | €3.7m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jóhann Guðmundsson
≈ 100% Jóhann Guðmundsson · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jóhann Guðmundsson · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jóhann Guðmundsson · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jóhann Guðmundsson?
By Doppel's fit score, Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Jóhann Guðmundsson, with a 86/100 overall match. Pascal Groß and Benjamin Bourigeaud are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jóhann Guðmundsson?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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