Who should replace Jordan Henderson?
CM/CDMBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJordan Henderson's profile ↗
Jordan Henderson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Brentford in the Premier League. For those seeking the best replacement for Henderson, Jack Hinshelwood from Brighton & Hove Albion has a fit score of 80/100, while Ben Whiteman from Preston North End offers a fit score of 79/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical alignment, making them suitable options for those looking for players similar to Henderson.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miguel Románsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 24 | €14m | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Hugo Sotelosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €4.8m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Aleksandar Pavlovićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 22 | €96m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Maximilian Arnoldsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 32 | €2.8m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jordan Henderson
≈ 100% Jordan Henderson · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Jordan Henderson · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jordan Henderson · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jordan Henderson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Miguel Román (Celta Vigo) does the closest job to Jordan Henderson, at 94/100 on profile. Ben Whiteman and Hugo Sotelo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jordan Henderson?
Yes — Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jordan Henderson?
Doppel learns Jordan Henderson'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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