Who should replace Josh Cullen?
CM/CDMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Cullen's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Josh Cullen, the best-fitting central midfielders are Jack Hinshelwood, Manu Morlanes, Casemiro. Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton & Hove Albion) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Manu Morlanes at about €2.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Josh Cullen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €27m | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €2.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Aleksandar Pavlovićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €96m | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 20 | €39m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Cullen
≈ 100% Josh Cullen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Josh Cullen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Josh Cullen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josh Cullen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to Josh Cullen, at 90/100 on profile. Manu Morlanes and Casemiro follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Josh Cullen?
Yes — Manu Morlanes (Mallorca) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.2m, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Josh Cullen?
Doppel learns Josh Cullen's role profile from his 2025/26 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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