Who should replace Adam Wharton?
CM/CDMCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdam Wharton's profile ↗
Adam Wharton is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Crystal Palace in the Premier League. For those seeking the best replacement for Wharton, Enzo Le Fée from Sunderland offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Edu Expósito from Espanyol presents a compelling option with a fit score of 87/100. Both players provide similar attributes and roles on the pitch, making them suitable alternatives for Wharton.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 94 | 82 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adam Wharton
≈ 100% Adam Wharton · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Adam Wharton · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Adam Wharton · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adam Wharton?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) does the closest job to Adam Wharton, at 95/100 on profile. Enzo Le Fée and Mikkel Damsgaard follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Adam Wharton?
Yes — Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Adam Wharton?
Doppel learns Adam Wharton'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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