Who should replace Will Smallbone?
CM/CAMMillwall · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitWill Smallbone's profile ↗
Will Smallbone is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Millwall in the Championship, with 18 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. The best replacements for Smallbone include Matúš Bero from VfL Bochum 1848, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Tom Bischof from FC Bayern München, with a fit score of 79/100. Players similar to Smallbone can be found among these options, highlighting their tactical compatibility.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Amine Adlisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 26 | €18m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Gabriel Sarasimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €25m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Will Smallbone
≈ 100% Will Smallbone · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Will Smallbone · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Will Smallbone · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Will Smallbone?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tom Bischof (FC Bayern München) does the closest job to Will Smallbone, at 89/100 on profile. Amine Adli and Matúš Bero follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Will Smallbone?
Yes — Charlie Patiño (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Will Smallbone?
Doppel learns Will Smallbone's role profile from his 2024/25 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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