Who should replace Curtis Jones?
CM/CDMLiverpool FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCurtis Jones's profile ↗
Curtis Jones is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Liverpool FC in the Premier League, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Jones, Edu Expósito from Espanyol offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Youssouf Fofana from AS Monaco follows closely with a fit score of 84/100. Players similar to Curtis Jones, like Ryan Christie and Jude Bellingham, also provide valuable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €33m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Felix Nmechasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 26 | €48m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Leonardo Bittencourtsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Curtis Jones
≈ 100% Curtis Jones · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Curtis Jones · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Curtis Jones · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Curtis Jones?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Youssouf Fofana (AS Monaco) does the closest job to Curtis Jones, at 94/100 on profile. Edu Expósito and Ryan Christie follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Curtis Jones?
Yes — Edu Expósito (Espanyol) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.5m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Curtis Jones?
Doppel learns Curtis Jones'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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