Who should replace Jackson Irvine?
CM/CDMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJackson Irvine's profile ↗
Jackson Irvine is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Irvine, players like Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace, fit 79/100) and Anton Stach (Leeds United, fit 78/100) offer strong tactical fits, making them suitable alternatives for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Stachsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €27m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Aljoscha Kemleinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €11m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €7.6m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jackson Irvine
≈ 100% Jackson Irvine · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jackson Irvine · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jackson Irvine · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jackson Irvine?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anton Stach (Leeds United) does the closest job to Jackson Irvine, at 93/100 on profile. Aljoscha Kemlein and Jefferson Lerma follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jackson Irvine?
Yes — Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jackson Irvine?
Doppel learns Jackson Irvine'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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