Who should replace Lewis Dobbin?
ST/LWPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Dobbin's profile ↗
Lewis Dobbin is a striker/left winger for Preston North End in the Championship, having made 39 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 10 goals and 8 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Dobbin, Joseph Opoku and Mohammed Fuseini both offer a strong tactical fit with scores of 85/100, while Shunsuke Mito also presents a viable option with a fit score of 80/100.
Best replacements for Lewis Dobbin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Opokusimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €4.6m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Mohammed Fuseinisimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Raul Floruczsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €3.8m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Hyllarion Gooresimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €3.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Amine Gouirisimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €30m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Min-su Kimsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 20 | €5.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Georges Mikautadzesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 26 | €32m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Eldor Shomurodovsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 31 | €7.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Matías Fernández-Pardosimilar↗ | Lille | 21 | €38m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Adrian Blakesimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 21 | €2.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Alfon Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 27 | €3.3m | 92 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Dobbin
≈ 100% Lewis Dobbin · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Lewis Dobbin · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lewis Dobbin · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Dobbin?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joseph Opoku (SV Zulte Waregem) does the closest job to Lewis Dobbin, at 95/100 on profile. Shunsuke Mito and Mohammed Fuseini follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lewis Dobbin?
Yes — Shunsuke Mito (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar striker role at roughly €2.1m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lewis Dobbin?
Doppel learns Lewis Dobbin's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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