Who should replace John Stones?
CBManchester City · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Stones's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace John Stones, the best-fitting centre backs are Nathan Aké, Pierre Kalulu, Josip Stanišić. Nathan Aké (Manchester City) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Lewis Dunk at about €3.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for John Stones
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Akésimilar↗ | Manchester City | 28 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Pierre Kalulusimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €31m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Josip Stanišićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €39m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €3.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 31 | €6.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 22 | €48m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Alessandro Bastonisimilar↗ | Inter | 25 | €61m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Raúl Asenciosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €18m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Yann Bissecksimilar↗ | Inter | 25 | €47m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Amir Murillosimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 28 | €6.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 34 | €16m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 33 | €1.2m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Stones
≈ 100% John Stones · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% John Stones · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% John Stones · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Stones?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nathan Aké (Manchester City) does the closest job to John Stones, at 89/100 on profile. Pierre Kalulu and Josip Stanišić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace John Stones?
Yes — Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €3.6m, a 83/100 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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