Who should replace Jóhann Guðmundsson?
CM/RW/CAMBurnley · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJóhann Guðmundsson's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Jóhann Guðmundsson, the best-fitting central midfielders are James Ward-Prowse, Joan Jordán, Rubén García. James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Joan Jordán at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jóhann Guðmundsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Rubén Garcíasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 33 | €1.7m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 32 | €4.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 92 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jóhann Guðmundsson
≈ 100% Jóhann Guðmundsson · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jóhann Guðmundsson · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jóhann Guðmundsson · strong: Accurate crosses, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jóhann Guðmundsson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) does the closest job to Jóhann Guðmundsson, at 94/100 on profile. Joan Jordán and Rubén García follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jóhann Guðmundsson?
Yes — Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jóhann Guðmundsson?
Doppel learns Jóhann Guðmundsson'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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