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Players like Josh Eccles

CM/CDMCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Eccles's profile ↗

The players most similar to Josh Eccles are Arno Verschueren, Rolando Mandragora, Jae-sung Lee. Doppel rates Arno Verschueren (Sparta Rotterdam) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Arno Verschueren scores 87/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Josh Eccles

Josh Eccles is a versatile central midfielder with a strong defensive edge, showcasing his ability to disrupt play while also contributing creatively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers, he's a reliable presence, evidenced by his impressive durability—missing no games in the past three seasons. Eccles excels in delivering accurate crosses and key passes, making him a dual threat in both defense and attack, while also being effective in tackles and interceptions.

Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Josh Eccles

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Arno Verschuerensimilar↗Sparta Rotterdam29€700k9487
2Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗Fiorentina29€8.6m9484
3Jae-sung Leesimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0534€2.1m9385
4Jens Stagesimilar↗SV Werder Bremen30€14m9384
5Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗RB Leipzig27€42m9385
6Noah Naujokssimilar↗Excelsior24€1.4m9390
7Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗Bologna27€13m9384
8Kai Havertzsimilar↗Arsenal27€53m9284
9Christantus Uchesimilar↗Getafe23€13m9284
10Justin Lonwijksimilar↗Fortuna Sittard27€800k9285
11Ozan Tufansimilar↗Hull City31€1.4m9185
12Victor Jensensimilar↗FC Utrecht26€2.3m9187

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Josh Eccles

1. Arno VerschuerenSparta Rotterdam87/100

≈ 100% Josh Eccles · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90

2. Rolando MandragoraFiorentina84/100

≈ 100% Josh Eccles · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)

3. Jae-sung Lee1. FSV Mainz 0585/100

≈ 100% Josh Eccles · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Josh Eccles?

By Doppel's fit score, Arno Verschueren (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest profile to Josh Eccles, with a 87/100 overall match. Rolando Mandragora and Jae-sung Lee are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Josh Eccles?

Yes. Arno Verschueren (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €700k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Josh Eccles?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Josh Eccles'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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