Who should replace Kenneth Taylor?
CMAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKenneth Taylor's profile ↗
Kenneth Taylor is a central midfielder for AFC Ajax in the Eredivisie, having made 17 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Taylor, Lewis Ferguson from Bologna stands out with a fit score of 83/100, followed closely by Carlos Soler at Real Sociedad with a fit of 82/100. Both players offer a strong tactical fit for a similar role in midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Mario Dorgelessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 22 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Iván Martínsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €4.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Gabriel Sarasimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €25m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Yari Verschaerensimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kenneth Taylor
≈ 100% Kenneth Taylor · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Kenneth Taylor · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Kenneth Taylor · strong: Shots, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kenneth Taylor?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Carlos Soler (Real Sociedad) does the closest job to Kenneth Taylor, at 92/100 on profile. Mario Dorgeles and Lewis Ferguson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kenneth Taylor?
Yes — Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kenneth Taylor?
Doppel learns Kenneth Taylor'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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