Who should replace Ben Osborn?
CM/LMSheffield United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitBen Osborn's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ben Osborn, the best-fitting central midfielders are Aimen Moueffek, Francesco Gelli, Leart Paqarada. Aimen Moueffek (Saint-Étienne) matches the role at 87/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Dani Rodríguez at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ben Osborn
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aimen Moueffeksimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 25 | €2.2m | 87 | 73 |
| 2 | Francesco Gellisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 30 | €500k | 85 | 73 |
| 3 | Leart Paqaradasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 32 | €700k | 84 | 76 |
| 4 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 84 | 73 |
| 5 | Filip Ugrinićsimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €5.7m | 83 | 73 |
| 6 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 81 | 75 |
| 7 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Lorient | 26 | €1.8m | 81 | 74 |
| 8 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 81 | 75 |
| 9 | Sandi Lovrićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €3.4m | 80 | 73 |
| 10 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 31 | €3.2m | 80 | 75 |
| 11 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | Genoa | 29 | €4.9m | 80 | 72 |
| 12 | Alberto Reinasimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 29 | €1.8m | 80 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Osborn
≈ 100% Ben Osborn · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ben Osborn · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ben Osborn · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ben Osborn?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aimen Moueffek (Saint-Étienne) does the closest job to Ben Osborn, at 87/100 on profile. Francesco Gelli and Leart Paqarada follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ben Osborn?
Yes — Dani Rodríguez (Mallorca) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ben Osborn?
Doppel learns Ben Osborn's role profile from his 2023/24 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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