Players like Alfie Devine
CAM/CMPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlfie Devine's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alfie Devine are Franco Cristaldo, Gjivai Zechiël, Conor Chaplin. Doppel rates Franco Cristaldo (Grêmio) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tjaronn Chery scores 86/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Alfie Devine
Alfie Devine is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for goal-scoring and playmaking, showcasing his prowess with 8 goals and 6 assists in the current season. His top 12% Sofascore rating reflects his elite quality, highlighted by a strong ability to create chances through accurate crosses and a high volume of shots. With only 3 games missed in the last three seasons, his durability further cements his reliability on the pitch, although he could improve in defensive duels to round out his game.
Strengths: Shots, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alfie Devine
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Conor Chaplinsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 29 | €2.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 38 | €400k | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alfie Devine
≈ 100% Alfie Devine · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alfie Devine · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Alfie Devine · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alfie Devine?
By Doppel's fit score, Franco Cristaldo (Grêmio) is the closest profile to Alfie Devine, with a 86/100 overall match. Gjivai Zechiël and Conor Chaplin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alfie Devine?
Yes. Tjaronn Chery (Royal Antwerp FC) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alfie Devine?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alfie Devine's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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