Players like Adam Forshaw
CDM/CMBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdam Forshaw's profile ↗
The players most similar to Adam Forshaw are Terry Devlin, Stefan Džodić, Beñat Gerenabarrena. Doppel rates Terry Devlin (Portsmouth) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Beñat Gerenabarrena scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
About Adam Forshaw
Adam Forshaw is a defensive midfielder known for his tackling and interception abilities, making him a reliable anchor in the midfield. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 7% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive finishing skills, ranking in the top 25% for non-penalty goals relative to expected goals. With a solid availability record, having missed just 16 games over the past three seasons, Forshaw remains a durable presence in the squad, even if he lacks in playmaking contributions.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Adam Forshaw
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Isma Ruizsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adam Forshaw
≈ 100% Adam Forshaw · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Adam Forshaw · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Adam Forshaw · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adam Forshaw?
By Doppel's fit score, Terry Devlin (Portsmouth) is the closest profile to Adam Forshaw, with a 78/100 overall match. Stefan Džodić and Beñat Gerenabarrena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Adam Forshaw?
Yes. Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Adam Forshaw?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Adam Forshaw's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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