Players like John Buckley
CM/CDMBlackburn Rovers · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Buckley's profile ↗
The players most similar to John Buckley are Anouar El Azzouzi, Matias Galarza, Rocco Reitz. Doppel rates Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Anouar El Azzouzi scores 79/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
About John Buckley
John Buckley is a tenacious central midfielder, excelling in defensive duties with impressive tackling and interception stats, placing him in the top 13% of his peers. His ability to win possession in the attacking third and successful dribbles further highlights his dynamism and contribution to ball progression. While he may struggle in aerial duels, his reliability is underscored by minimal missed games over the past three seasons, showcasing his durability and commitment on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to John Buckley
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Buckley
≈ 100% John Buckley · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% John Buckley · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% John Buckley · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Buckley?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to John Buckley, with a 79/100 overall match. Matias Galarza and Rocco Reitz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to John Buckley?
Yes. Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to John Buckley?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from John Buckley's 2024/25 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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