Players like Sean Longstaff
CMLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSean Longstaff's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sean Longstaff are James Ward-Prowse, Wouter Burger, Marco Reus. Doppel rates James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) a 82/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rémi Oudin scores 80/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Sean Longstaff
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 2 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 4 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 82 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sean Longstaff
≈ 100% Sean Longstaff · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Sean Longstaff · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Sean Longstaff · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sean Longstaff?
By Doppel's fit score, James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Sean Longstaff, with a 82/100 overall match. Wouter Burger and Marco Reus are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sean Longstaff?
Yes. Rémi Oudin (Lecce) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sean Longstaff?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sean Longstaff'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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