Players like Jonathan Howson
CM/CDM/CBMiddlesbrough · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonathan Howson's profile ↗
Jonathan Howson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 21 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Howson include Gael Alonso from FC Andorra, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Dirk Wanner Proper from NEC Nijmegen, with a fit score of 83/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives.
About Jonathan Howson
Jonathan Howson is a seasoned deep-lying playmaker, excelling at dictating the tempo and orchestrating attacks from midfield. With an impressive Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his peers, he showcases exceptional vision, evident through his top 8% ranking for key passes and 11% for accurate crosses. His durability is notable, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset in the heart of the midfield, although he may struggle in aerial duels.
Strengths: Key passes, Accurate crosses, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jonathan Howson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 3 | Mathias Kjøløsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €4.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonathan Howson
≈ 100% Jonathan Howson · strong: Clearances, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Jonathan Howson · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Jonathan Howson · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jonathan Howson?
By Doppel's fit score, Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) is the closest profile to Jonathan Howson, with a 81/100 overall match. Dirk Wanner Proper and Mathias Kjølø are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jonathan Howson?
Yes. Mathias Kjølø (FC Twente) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jonathan Howson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jonathan Howson's 2024/25 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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