Players like John McGinn
RW/LWAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn McGinn's profile ↗
The players most similar to John McGinn are İrfan Can Kahveci, Bryan Mbeumo, Romain Del Castillo. Doppel rates İrfan Can Kahveci (Kasımpaşa) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, İrfan Can Kahveci scores 81/100 at about €3.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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John McGinn is a dynamic, versatile winger known for his ability to influence the game both offensively and defensively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and winning duels, showcasing his tactical intelligence and work rate. His durability is a further asset, having missed only 18 games over the past three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the squad. While aerial duels aren't his forte, his overall contributions make him a key player for Aston Villa.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to John McGinn
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | İrfan Can Kahvecisimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 31 | €3.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 27 | €73m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Romain Del Castillosimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 30 | €6.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Andreas Skov Olsensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €6.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Antonysimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €37m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €4.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match John McGinn
≈ 100% John McGinn · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% John McGinn · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% John McGinn · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to John McGinn?
Statistically, İrfan Can Kahveci (Kasımpaşa) is the closest look-alike to John McGinn — a 81/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for John McGinn?
By Doppel's fit score, İrfan Can Kahveci (Kasımpaşa) is the closest profile to John McGinn, with a 81/100 overall match. Bryan Mbeumo and Romain Del Castillo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to John McGinn?
Yes. İrfan Can Kahveci (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar right winger role and rates 81/100 at roughly €3.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to John McGinn?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from John McGinn's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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