Who should replace Josh Cullen?
CM/CDMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Cullen's profile ↗
Josh Cullen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Burnley in the Championship. For those seeking the best replacement for Cullen, consider Casemiro from Manchester United, who has a fit score of 82/100, or Enric Llansana from RSC Anderlecht, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players perform similar roles and could effectively fill the gap left by Cullen.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Chema Andréssimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €19m | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Aleksandar Pavlovićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 22 | €96m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Cullen
≈ 100% Josh Cullen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Josh Cullen · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Josh Cullen · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josh Cullen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Casemiro (Manchester United) does the closest job to Josh Cullen, at 92/100 on profile. Enric Llansana and Chema Andrés follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Josh Cullen?
Yes — Enric Llansana (RSC Anderlecht) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.1m, a 81/100 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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