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 September 2026.
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John Swift is a dynamic attacking midfielder, excelling as a creative force in the final third. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 40% of his peers, he showcases exceptional finishing and precision in his final-third passing and crossing. His ability to score non-penalty goals consistently highlights his threat in front of goal, while his impressive durability ensures he remains a reliable asset for Portsmouth, having missed no games in the last three seasons.
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↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Callum O'Haresimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €5.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 89 | 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 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 (Hatayspor) 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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