Who should replace Sean Longstaff?
CMLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSean Longstaff's profile ↗
Sean Longstaff is a central midfielder for Leeds United in the Premier League, having made 23 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Longstaff, James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United, fit 85/100) and Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter, fit 84/100) present strong tactical fits. Players similar to Longstaff include Neil El Aynaoui (RC Lens, fit 83/100) and Casemiro (Manchester United, fit 82/100).
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sean Longstaff
≈ 100% Sean Longstaff · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Sean Longstaff · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Sean Longstaff · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sean Longstaff?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Neil El Aynaoui (RC Lens) does the closest job to Sean Longstaff, at 92/100 on profile. Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Casemiro follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sean Longstaff?
Yes — Rémi Oudin (Lecce) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sean Longstaff?
Doppel learns Sean Longstaff'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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