Who should replace Alfie Devine?
CAM/CMPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlfie Devine's profile ↗
Alfie Devine is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Preston North End in the Championship, with 45 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 8 goals and 6 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Devine, Franco Cristaldo from Grêmio offers a tactical fit score of 86/100, while Victor Torp and Finn Azaz, both from the Championship, have fit scores of 84/100.
Best replacements for Alfie Devine
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Finn Azazsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 26 | €19m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Conor Chaplinsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 29 | €2.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 38 | €400k | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alfie Devine
≈ 100% Alfie Devine · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Alfie Devine · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alfie Devine · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alfie Devine?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Victor Torp (Coventry City) does the closest job to Alfie Devine, at 95/100 on profile. Franco Cristaldo and Finn Azaz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alfie Devine?
Yes — Jens Toornstra (FC Utrecht) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alfie Devine?
Doppel learns Alfie Devine'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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