Who should replace Josh Brownhill?
CM/CDM/CAMBurnley · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Brownhill's profile ↗
Josh Brownhill is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Burnley in the Championship, with 42 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Brownhill, consider Arno Verschueren from FC Twente, who boasts a fit score of 85/100, or Jae-sung Lee from 1. FSV Mainz 05, also with a fit score of 84/100. Both players effectively fulfil similar tactical roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Marvin Wanitzeksimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 33 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Brownhill
≈ 100% Josh Brownhill · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Josh Brownhill · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Josh Brownhill · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josh Brownhill?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jae-sung Lee (1. FSV Mainz 05) does the closest job to Josh Brownhill, at 95/100 on profile. Neil El Aynaoui and Victor Torp follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Josh Brownhill?
Yes — Arno Verschueren (FC Twente) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Josh Brownhill?
Doppel learns Josh Brownhill's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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