Who should replace John McGinn?
RW/LWAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn McGinn's profile ↗
John McGinn is a right winger/left winger for Aston Villa in the Premier League, with 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 5 goals and 4 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for McGinn, Romain Del Castillo from Stade Brestois offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United also presents a solid option with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | İrfan Can Kahvecisimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 31 | €3.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 27 | €73m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Romain Del Castillosimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 30 | €6.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Dilane Bakwasimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €26m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Esmir Bajraktarevićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €8.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Maghnes Akliouchesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €49m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match John McGinn
≈ 100% John McGinn · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% John McGinn · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% John McGinn · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John McGinn?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, İrfan Can Kahveci (Kasımpaşa) does the closest job to John McGinn, at 93/100 on profile. Bryan Mbeumo and Romain Del Castillo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace John McGinn?
Yes — İrfan Can Kahveci (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €3.1m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for John McGinn?
Doppel learns John McGinn's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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