Who should replace Lewis Cook?
CM/CDMBournemouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Cook's profile ↗
Lewis Cook is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bournemouth in the Premier League. For those seeking the best replacement for Cook, Peer Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 77/100, while Lucas Robertone from Almería and Youssef Maleh from Empoli both present similar profiles with fit scores of 76/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 76 |
| 2 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 88 | 77 |
| 3 | Youssef Malehsimilar↗ | Empoli | 28 | €1.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 4 | Vitaly Janeltsimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €17m | 88 | 75 |
| 5 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 87 | 76 |
| 6 | Salvatore Espositosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €3.2m | 87 | 75 |
| 7 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Maximilian Arnoldsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 32 | €2.8m | 85 | 75 |
| 12 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Cook
≈ 100% Lewis Cook · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Lewis Cook · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lewis Cook · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Cook?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lucas Robertone (Almería) does the closest job to Lewis Cook, at 89/100 on profile. Peer Koopmeiners and Youssef Maleh follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lewis Cook?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lewis Cook?
Doppel learns Lewis Cook's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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