Who should replace James Ward-Prowse?
CM/CDM/CAMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Ward-Prowse's profile ↗
James Ward-Prowse is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Burnley in the Premier League, with 18 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ward-Prowse, Gerard Gumbau from Rayo Vallecano offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 79/100, while Hugo Sotelo from Levante UD also presents a solid option with a fit score of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Sotelosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €4.8m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 93 | 77 |
| 3 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Luis Millasimilar↗ | Como | 32 | €3.2m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 32 | €900k | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Ward-Prowse
≈ 100% James Ward-Prowse · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% James Ward-Prowse · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% James Ward-Prowse · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Ward-Prowse?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hugo Sotelo (Levante UD) does the closest job to James Ward-Prowse, at 93/100 on profile. Peer Koopmeiners and Gerard Gumbau follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace James Ward-Prowse?
Yes — Gerard Gumbau (Rayo Vallecano) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for James Ward-Prowse?
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