Players like Curtis Jones
CM/CDMInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCurtis Jones's profile ↗
The players most similar to Curtis Jones are Youssouf Fofana, Edu Expósito, Jude Bellingham. Doppel rates Youssouf Fofana (Sevilla) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdelkahar Kadri scores 85/100 at about €2.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Curtis Jones is a ball-playing central midfielder who excels in creating opportunities with his exceptional passing range and touch. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 46% of his positional peers, his top-tier metrics in touches and accurate final-third passes highlight his ability to dictate play. However, his injury history is a concern, as he has missed significant time over the past three seasons, impacting his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Curtis Jones
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Curtis Jones
≈ 100% Curtis Jones · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Curtis Jones · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Curtis Jones · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Curtis Jones?
Statistically, Youssouf Fofana (Sevilla) is the closest look-alike to Curtis Jones — a 86/100 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 Curtis Jones?
By Doppel's fit score, Youssouf Fofana (Sevilla) is the closest profile to Curtis Jones, with a 86/100 overall match. Edu Expósito and Jude Bellingham are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Curtis Jones?
Yes. Abdelkahar Kadri (KAA Gent) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Curtis Jones?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Curtis Jones'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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