Players like Daniel Johnson
CM/CAM/CDMStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel Johnson's profile ↗
Daniel Johnson is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Stoke City in the Championship, with 17 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists. Players similar to Johnson include Simone Pontisso from Catanzaro, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Robin van Cruijsen from FC Volendam, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives.
About Daniel Johnson
Daniel Johnson is a versatile attacking midfielder known for his precise crossing and ability to win possession in the attacking third. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 48% of his peers, he excels in creating opportunities, evidenced by his strong metrics in key passes and accurate final-third passes. While not the most aggressive in duels, his reliability on the pitch, having missed only 17 games in three seasons, underscores his durability and consistency in a demanding role.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third, Key passes. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Daniel Johnson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Robin van Cruijsensimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 20 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Anouar Ait El Hadjsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €4.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Hong Hyun-seoksimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 27 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel Johnson
≈ 100% Daniel Johnson · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Daniel Johnson · strong: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Daniel Johnson · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daniel Johnson?
By Doppel's fit score, Simone Pontisso (Catanzaro) is the closest profile to Daniel Johnson, with a 81/100 overall match. Robin van Cruijsen and Görkem Sağlam are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Daniel Johnson?
Yes. Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Daniel Johnson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Daniel Johnson'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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