Who should replace Lewis Cook?
CM/CDMBournemouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Cook's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Lewis Cook, the best-fitting central midfielders are Oliver Norwood, Ethan Ampadu, Lucas Robertone. Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Oliver Norwood at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Lewis Cook
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver Norwoodsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 32 | €200k | 90 | 73 |
| 2 | Ethan Ampadusimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €28m | 88 | 71 |
| 3 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €1.9m | 87 | 74 |
| 4 | Florian Grillitschsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €2.6m | 87 | 71 |
| 5 | Josh Brownhillsimilar↗ | Burnley | 28 | €7.2m | 85 | 74 |
| 6 | Youssef Malehsimilar↗ | Empoli | 25 | €1.6m | 85 | 73 |
| 7 | Edimilson Fernandessimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €2.4m | 85 | 71 |
| 8 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 32 | €300k | 85 | 72 |
| 9 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €24m | 85 | 71 |
| 10 | Vitaly Janeltsimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €17m | 84 | 71 |
| 11 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 34 | €400k | 84 | 74 |
| 12 | Anton Stachsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €27m | 83 | 70 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Cook
≈ 100% Lewis Cook · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lewis Cook · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lewis Cook · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Cook?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) does the closest job to Lewis Cook, at 90/100 on profile. Ethan Ampadu and Lucas Robertone follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lewis Cook?
Yes — Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 73/100 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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