Players like Lewis Baker
CM/CDM/CAMStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Baker's profile ↗
Lewis Baker is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Stoke City in the Championship, having made 17 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist. Players similar to Baker include Rafael Lubach from 1. FC Nürnberg, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Jeppe Erenbjerg of SV Zulte Waregem, with a fit score of 85/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Lewis Baker
Lewis Baker is a versatile central midfielder with a knack for finding the back of the net, showcasing his ability as a goal-scoring playmaker. With a Sofascore rating in the top 37% of his positional peers, he excels in finishing and delivering accurate crosses, making him a potent offensive threat. While his defensive contributions could improve, his durability is a strong asset, having missed only 16 games over the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a reliable presence in the midfield.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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