Who should replace Jack Stephens?
CB/LBSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJack Stephens's profile ↗
Jack Stephens is a centre-back/left-back for Southampton in the Championship. He has made 32 appearances this season, contributing 2 goals over 2707 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Stephens, Nick Viergever from PEC Zwolle offers a tactical fit score of 84/100, while Luke O'Nien of Sunderland and Alexandre Penetra from AZ Alkmaar both provide a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke O'Niensimilar↗ | Sunderland | 32 | €700k | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Lille | 32 | €1.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Luken Beitiasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 22 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jack Stephens
≈ 100% Jack Stephens · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jack Stephens · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Jack Stephens · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jack Stephens?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) does the closest job to Jack Stephens, at 94/100 on profile. Alexandre Penetra and Léo Pereira follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jack Stephens?
Yes — Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jack Stephens?
Doppel learns Jack Stephens's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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