Who should replace Ben Johnson?
RB/LBIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBen Johnson's profile ↗
Ben Johnson is a right-back/left-back for Ipswich Town in the Championship, aged 26, with 17 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those searching for the best replacement for Johnson, David Hrnčár from FCV Dender offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 88/100, while Tiago Esgaio from FC Arouca also presents a solid option with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Héctor Bellerínsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €2.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | James Breesimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €2.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Matheuzinhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 26 | €8.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | AC Sparta Praha | 24 | €3.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Josip Stanišićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 26 | €39m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Rodrigo Pinheirosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 24 | €4.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Felix Keidelsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €1.2m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Johnson
≈ 100% Ben Johnson · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ben Johnson · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Ben Johnson · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ben Johnson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) does the closest job to Ben Johnson, at 92/100 on profile. Héctor Bellerín and Tiago Esgaio follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ben Johnson?
Yes — David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) plays a similar right back role at roughly €500k, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ben Johnson?
Doppel learns Ben Johnson's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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