Players like Alfie Jones
CBMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlfie Jones's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alfie Jones are Kevin Ehlers, Leo Greiml, Husniddin Aliqulov. Doppel rates Kevin Ehlers (Eintracht Braunschweig) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 83/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Alfie Jones
Alfie Jones is a ball-playing centre-back known for his composure and distribution from the back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 24% of his peers, he excels in touches and accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks effectively. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons. Despite this, when fit, he is a reliable presence who can influence play from deep.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: 32 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alfie Jones
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alfie Jones
≈ 100% Alfie Jones · low reliability
≈ 100% Alfie Jones · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Alfie Jones · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alfie Jones?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Ehlers (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest profile to Alfie Jones, with a 81/100 overall match. Leo Greiml and Husniddin Aliqulov are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alfie Jones?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alfie Jones?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alfie Jones's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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