Players like Josh Laurent
CM/CDMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Laurent's profile ↗
The players most similar to Josh Laurent are Nicolás Capaldo, Mauricio Benitez, Yassin Oukili. Doppel rates Nicolás Capaldo (Hamburger SV) a 77/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yassin Oukili scores 77/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Josh Laurent is a robust defensive midfielder, noted for his aerial prowess, ranking in the top 20% for duels won per 90 minutes. While his overall quality sits in the bottom 9% of his positional peers, his reliability on the pitch is commendable, having missed only nine games in the last three seasons. His ability to dominate in the air makes him a valuable asset in defensive situations, though his distribution could improve to enhance his effectiveness in build-up play.
Strengths: Aerial duels won. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Josh Laurent
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 4 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Laurent
≈ 100% Josh Laurent · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Josh Laurent · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Josh Laurent · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josh Laurent?
By Doppel's fit score, Nicolás Capaldo (Hamburger SV) is the closest profile to Josh Laurent, with a 77/100 overall match. Mauricio Benitez and Yassin Oukili are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Josh Laurent?
Yes. Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Josh Laurent?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Josh Laurent'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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