Players like Ben Pearson
CM/CDMStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBen Pearson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ben Pearson are Kwasi Sibo, Diego Villares, Tomy Carbonell. Doppel rates Kwasi Sibo (SD Amorebieta) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lander Olaetxea scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Ben Pearson
Ben Pearson is a tenacious defensive midfielder, known for his ability to disrupt opposing attacks and clear danger, as evidenced by his top 19% ranking in clearances. Despite his strong defensive presence, he struggles to contribute in the attacking phase, reflected in his low shot and key pass metrics. Although he has missed a notable number of games due to injury, when fit, he provides a reliable presence in the midfield for Stoke City.
Strengths: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 20 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ben Pearson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Diego Villaressimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 30 | €1.0m | 94 | 79 |
| 3 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 94 | 81 |
| 5 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 93 | 78 |
| 7 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Pearson
≈ 100% Ben Pearson · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ben Pearson · low reliability
≈ 100% Ben Pearson · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ben Pearson?
By Doppel's fit score, Kwasi Sibo (SD Amorebieta) is the closest profile to Ben Pearson, with a 80/100 overall match. Diego Villares and Tomy Carbonell are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ben Pearson?
Yes. Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ben Pearson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ben Pearson'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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