Who should replace Adam Wharton?
CM/CDMCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdam Wharton's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Adam Wharton, the best-fitting central midfielders are Enzo Le Fée, Mikkel Damsgaard, Adrien Thomasson. Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Adrien Thomasson at about €4.3m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Adam Wharton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 25 | €26m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €29m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 32 | €4.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | João Nevessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 27 | €33m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Philip Billingsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €6.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €91m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adam Wharton
≈ 100% Adam Wharton · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Adam Wharton · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Adam Wharton · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adam Wharton?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland) does the closest job to Adam Wharton, at 94/100 on profile. Mikkel Damsgaard and Adrien Thomasson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Adam Wharton?
Yes — Adrien Thomasson (RC Lens) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.3m, a 84/100 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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