Players like Josh Maja
STWest Bromwich Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Maja's profile ↗
Josh Maja is a striker for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship, having made 40 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. Players similar to Maja include Tommy Conway from Middlesbrough, with a fit score of 79/100, and Hyllarion Goore from KAA Gent, who has a fit score of 78/100. Other comparable options are Julen Lobete of FC Andorra and Bruny Nsimba from FCV Dender, both also fitting well into a similar role.
About Josh Maja
Josh Maja is a clinical striker with a nose for goal, showcasing his prowess as a penalty-box poacher. His exceptional finishing and ability to convert big chances place him in the top 12% of his positional peers, highlighting his elite scoring capabilities. While he has struggled with injury, his impressive tally of 12 goals in 26 appearances this season reflects his quality and reliability when fit, making him a key asset for West Bromwich Albion.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals, 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 | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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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