Players like Josh Maja
STLe Havre · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Maja's profile ↗
The players most similar to Josh Maja are Tommy Conway, El Bilal Touré, Hyllarion Goore. 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 October 2026.
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Josh Maja is a clinical finisher and a dynamic goal scorer, thriving as a penalty-box poacher. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his peers, he consistently converts chances, netting 12 goals in 26 appearances this season. His ability to create big chances further highlights his offensive threat, though he could improve in duels and defensive contributions. While his injury history may raise concerns, when fit, he proves to be a reliable option for any attacking lineup.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). 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 | El Bilal Tourésimilar↗ | Parma | 25 | €12m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Hyllarion Gooresimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €3.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Julen Lobetesimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Bruny Nsimbasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Salim El Jebarisimilar↗ | Mirandés | 22 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 27 | €2.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 31 | €2.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 32 | €900k | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Lion Lauberbachsimilar↗ | Venezia | 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: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, 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
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Josh Maja?
Statistically, Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) is the closest look-alike to Josh Maja — a 79/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. El Bilal Touré and Hyllarion Goore 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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