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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, excelling as a reliable ball-winner and playmaker. His top-tier metrics in accurate crosses and key passes highlight his ability to influence the game going forward, while his impressive tackle and interception stats demonstrate his effectiveness off the ball. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers and a remarkable record of durability, Eccles stands out as a dependable and impactful presence in the midfield.

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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