Players like Josh Murphy
LWPortsmouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Murphy's profile ↗
The players most similar to Josh Murphy are Mikey Johnston, Raúl Moro, Fabian Reese. Doppel rates Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Willian scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Josh Murphy is a dynamic left winger known for his creative prowess and playmaking ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his position, he excels at generating big chances and delivering accurate crosses, making him a constant threat in the final third. Despite some injury setbacks limiting his availability, his impressive contributions of 7 goals and 14 assists this season highlight his importance to Portsmouth's attacking play.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating. Availability: 22 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Josh Murphy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikey Johnstonsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Raúl Morosimilar↗ | Osasuna | 24 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Fabian Reesesimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 29 | €5.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Williansimilar↗ | Grêmio | 38 | €400k | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Bryan Zaragozasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 25 | €7.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €11m | 87 | 85 |
| 7 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 28 | €21m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Largie Ramazanisimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Jesús Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Gyan de Regtsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €900k | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Tom Zimmerschiedsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 28 | €1.6m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Murphy
≈ 100% Josh Murphy · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Josh Murphy · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Josh Murphy · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Josh Murphy?
Statistically, Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion) is the closest look-alike to Josh Murphy — a 80/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Josh Murphy?
By Doppel's fit score, Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion) is the closest profile to Josh Murphy, with a 80/100 overall match. Raúl Moro and Fabian Reese are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Josh Murphy?
Yes. Willian (Grêmio) plays a similar left winger role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Josh Murphy?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Josh Murphy's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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