Who should replace John Stones?
CBManchester City · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Stones's profile ↗
John Stones is a centre-back for Manchester City in the Premier League, with 16 appearances and 1 goal in the 2023/24 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Stones, Odin Luras Bjørtuft from Bodø/Glimt offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Léo Pereira of Flamengo and Robin Pröpper from FC Twente both present strong alternatives with fit scores of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Dávid Hanckosimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 29 | €36m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Raúl Asenciosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €18m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Lutsharel Geertruidasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 26 | €22m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Josip Stanišićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 26 | €39m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Pierre Kalulusimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €31m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Stones
≈ 100% John Stones · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% John Stones · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% John Stones · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Stones?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Odin Luras Bjørtuft (Bodø/Glimt) does the closest job to John Stones, at 91/100 on profile. Léo Pereira and Robin Pröpper follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace John Stones?
Yes — Robin Pröpper (FC Twente) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.2m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for John Stones?
Doppel learns John Stones's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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