Players like Lewis Baker
CM/CDM/CAMStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Baker's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lewis Baker are Rafael Lubach, Jeppe Erenbjerg, John Swift. Doppel rates Rafael Lubach (1. FC Nürnberg) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Swift scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Lewis Baker is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a keen eye for goal, evidenced by his impressive finishing and ability to score non-penalty goals. Ranking in the top 45% among his positional peers, he showcases accuracy in his crossing and a knack for contributing to the scoreboard, making him a valuable asset in the final third. While defensive metrics may not be his strength, his durability is noteworthy, having missed just 16 games over the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability for Stoke City.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lewis Baker
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Sammie Szmodicssimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 31 | €3.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Christopher Scottsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Sem Steijnsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €12m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Robin van Cruijsensimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 20 | €1.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Naatan Skyttäsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 24 | €5.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Baker
≈ 100% Lewis Baker · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Lewis Baker · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lewis Baker · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Baker?
By Doppel's fit score, Rafael Lubach (1. FC Nürnberg) is the closest profile to Lewis Baker, with a 83/100 overall match. Jeppe Erenbjerg and John Swift are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lewis Baker?
Yes. John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lewis Baker?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lewis Baker'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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