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. The best replacements for Ferguson include Tomoki Iwata from Birmingham City, Ramiz Zerrouki from FC Twente, and Alex Mowatt from West Bromwich Albion, all achieving a fit score of 76/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 76 |
| 2 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | José Ángel Juradosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 34 | €200k | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 90 | 75 |
| 6 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 75 |
| 10 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 89 | 76 |
* 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: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lewis Ferguson · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /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. Ramiz Zerrouki and Alex Mowatt 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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