Who should replace Jens-Lys Cajuste?
CM/CDMIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJens-Lys Cajuste's profile ↗
Jens-Lys Cajuste is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Ipswich Town in the Championship, with 30 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Cajuste, Kevin Sessa from Hertha BSC offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Paul Wanner from PSV Eindhoven also presents a solid option with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Diblingsimilar↗ | Everton | 20 | €16m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | Inter | 23 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Chris Riggsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 19 | €24m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Jean Victor Makengosimilar↗ | Lorient | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jens-Lys Cajuste
≈ 100% Jens-Lys Cajuste · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Jens-Lys Cajuste · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jens-Lys Cajuste · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jens-Lys Cajuste?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tyler Dibling (Everton) does the closest job to Jens-Lys Cajuste, at 93/100 on profile. Paul Wanner and Kevin Sessa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jens-Lys Cajuste?
Yes — Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jens-Lys Cajuste?
Doppel learns Jens-Lys Cajuste'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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