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 October 2026.
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Josh Laurent is a robust defensive midfielder, known for his aerial prowess, ranking in the top 20% for duels won. While he may not shine in creative metrics, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only nine games in the last three seasons. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 9% of his peers, Laurent’s ability to dominate in the air makes him a valuable presence in midfield battles.
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↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 25 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 4 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €17m | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | €2.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 85 | 77 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Josh Laurent?
Statistically, Nicolás Capaldo (Hamburger SV) is the closest look-alike to Josh Laurent — a 77/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Fortuna Sittard) 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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