Who should replace Jóhann Guðmundsson?
CM/RW/CAMBurnley · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJóhann Guðmundsson's profile ↗
Jóhann Guðmundsson is a central midfielder/right winger for Burnley in the Premier League, with 26 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Guðmundsson, James Ward-Prowse of West Ham United offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Enzo Fernández from Chelsea also provides a solid alternative with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Rubén Garcíasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 33 | €1.7m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 6 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 94 | 83 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 94 | 84 |
| 9 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 94 | 84 |
| 10 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Matt O'Rileysimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €17m | 93 | 82 |
| 12 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jóhann Guðmundsson
≈ 100% Jóhann Guðmundsson · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jóhann Guðmundsson · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Jóhann Guðmundsson · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
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 95/100 on profile. Adam Wharton and Enzo Fernández follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jóhann Guðmundsson?
Yes — Rubén García (Osasuna) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.7m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jóhann Guðmundsson?
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