Players like John Swift
CAM/CMPortsmouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Swift's profile ↗
The players most similar to John Swift are Gianluca Busio, Alfie Devine, Franco Cristaldo. Doppel rates Gianluca Busio (Venezia) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Görkem Sağlam scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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John Swift is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his clinical finishing and playmaking ability, making him a vital asset in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 40% of his positional peers, he excels in accurate final-third passes and crosses, showcasing his creative prowess. Remarkably durable, he has missed no games in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch. While he may lack in aerial duels, his scoring and passing capabilities firmly establish him as a key contributor to any attack.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to John Swift
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 30 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Millwall | 26 | €3.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Callum O'Haresimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €5.4m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Swift
≈ 100% John Swift · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% John Swift · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% John Swift · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to John Swift?
Statistically, Gianluca Busio (Venezia) is the closest look-alike to John Swift — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for John Swift?
By Doppel's fit score, Gianluca Busio (Venezia) is the closest profile to John Swift, with a 85/100 overall match. Alfie Devine and Franco Cristaldo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to John Swift?
Yes. Görkem Sağlam (Kayserispor) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to John Swift?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from John Swift's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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