Players like Josh Maja
STWest Bromwich Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Maja's profile ↗
The players most similar to Josh Maja are Tommy Conway, Hyllarion Goore, Julen Lobete. Doppel rates Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Salim El Jebari scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Josh Maja is a clinical finisher and goal-scoring striker, thriving on his ability to convert chances with impressive non-penalty goals per 90 minutes, placing him in the top 13% of his peers. Though his Sofascore rating indicates he ranks in the top 39% overall, his knack for creating big chances showcases his offensive intelligence. However, his injury history has kept him from consistently contributing on the pitch, limiting his potential impact.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created. Availability: 44 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Josh Maja
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Conwaysimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 24 | €14m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Hyllarion Gooresimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €3.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Julen Lobetesimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Bruny Nsimbasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Adrian Lisosimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 21 | €3.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Salim El Jebarisimilar↗ | Mirandés | 22 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 31 | €2.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 32 | €900k | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 22 | €700k | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Lion Lauberbachsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 28 | €2.3m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Maja
≈ 100% Josh Maja · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Josh Maja · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Josh Maja · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josh Maja?
By Doppel's fit score, Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) is the closest profile to Josh Maja, with a 79/100 overall match. Hyllarion Goore and Julen Lobete are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Josh Maja?
Yes. Salim El Jebari (Mirandés) plays a similar striker role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Josh Maja?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Josh Maja's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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