Who should replace Lewis Ferguson?
CM/CDM/CAMBologna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Ferguson's profile ↗
Lewis Ferguson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bologna in Serie A, with 27 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ferguson, consider Tomoki Iwata from Birmingham City, Alex Mowatt from West Bromwich Albion, or José Ángel Jurado from Deportivo de A Coruña, all of whom have a fit score of 76/100, making them strong tactical alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 76 |
| 2 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | José Ángel Juradosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 34 | €200k | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 90 | 75 |
| 5 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Jason Knightsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €6.4m | 89 | 75 |
| 12 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Ferguson
≈ 100% Lewis Ferguson · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lewis Ferguson · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Touches /90
≈ 100% Lewis Ferguson · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Ferguson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham City) does the closest job to Lewis Ferguson, at 91/100 on profile. Alex Mowatt and José Ángel Jurado follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lewis Ferguson?
Yes — José Ángel Jurado (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lewis Ferguson?
Doppel learns Lewis Ferguson'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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