Who should replace Alex Iwobi?
LW/CM/CDMFulham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Iwobi's profile ↗
Alex Iwobi is a left winger/central midfielder for Fulham in the Premier League, having made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Iwobi, John Swift from West Bromwich Albion has a strong tactical fit score of 86/100, while Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta offers a solid alternative with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Iwobi
≈ 100% Alex Iwobi · strong: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Alex Iwobi · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alex Iwobi · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alex Iwobi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pablo Fornals (Real Betis) does the closest job to Alex Iwobi, at 95/100 on profile. John Swift and Pablo Torre follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alex Iwobi?
Yes — John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €800k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alex Iwobi?
Doppel learns Alex Iwobi's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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