Who should replace Lewis Ferguson?
CM/CDM/CAMBologna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Ferguson's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Lewis Ferguson, the best-fitting central midfielders are Eric Smith, Bryan Cristante, Philipp Sander. Eric Smith (FC St. Pauli) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Yohann Magnin at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Lewis Ferguson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €5.3m | 90 | 73 |
| 2 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 28 | €7.7m | 89 | 75 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 73 |
| 4 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 88 | 75 |
| 5 | Josh Brownhillsimilar↗ | Burnley | 28 | €7.2m | 88 | 73 |
| 6 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €27m | 88 | 74 |
| 7 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €900k | 88 | 73 |
| 8 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €1.9m | 87 | 73 |
| 9 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 26 | €4.8m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 87 | 73 |
| 11 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.7m | 87 | 72 |
| 12 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €2.2m | 87 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Ferguson
≈ 100% Lewis Ferguson · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lewis Ferguson · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lewis Ferguson · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Ferguson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eric Smith (FC St. Pauli) does the closest job to Lewis Ferguson, at 90/100 on profile. Bryan Cristante and Philipp Sander follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lewis Ferguson?
Yes — Yohann Magnin (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 73/100 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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