Who should replace Lewis Miley?
CMNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Miley's profile ↗
Lewis Miley is a central midfielder for Newcastle United in the Premier League. For those searching for the best replacement for Miley, Nico O'Reilly from Manchester City stands out with a fit score of 85/100, while Alex Scott of Bournemouth follows closely with a fit score of 82/100. Both players demonstrate similar tactical abilities, making them strong alternatives for those looking to fill a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Arsenal | 30 | €26m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Frenkie de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €32m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €43m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Miley
≈ 100% Lewis Miley · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lewis Miley · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Lewis Miley · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Miley?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) does the closest job to Lewis Miley, at 93/100 on profile. Alex Scott and Yangel Herrera follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lewis Miley?
Yes — Yangel Herrera (Real Sociedad) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €5.6m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lewis Miley?
Doppel learns Lewis Miley'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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