Who should replace Phil Foden?
CAM/RWManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhil Foden's profile ↗
Phil Foden is an attacking midfielder/right winger for Manchester City in the Premier League, with 33 appearances, 7 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Foden, Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis, fit 86/100) and Arda Güler (Real Madrid, fit 85/100) are strong options, both capable of fulfilling a similar tactical role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 95 | 85 |
| 5 | Désiré Douésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €124m | 95 | 84 |
| 6 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 8 | Matheus Cunhasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 27 | €79m | 94 | 83 |
| 9 | Antonysimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €37m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 94 | 84 |
| 12 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Phil Foden
≈ 100% Phil Foden · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Phil Foden · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Phil Foden · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Phil Foden?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Arda Güler (Real Madrid) does the closest job to Phil Foden, at 96/100 on profile. Giovani Lo Celso and Kang-in Lee follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Phil Foden?
Yes — Isco (Real Betis) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €3.6m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Phil Foden?
Doppel learns Phil Foden's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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