Who should replace Ismet Lushaku?
CM/CDMVästerås SK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmet Lushaku's profile ↗
Ismet Lushaku is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Västerås SK in the Swedish Allsvenskan, currently valued at €1m. For those seeking the best replacement for Lushaku, Simone Pontisso from Catanzaro and Ruben Jenssen from Tromsø IL both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 82/100. Additionally, George Thomason of Wrexham also presents a solid option with a fit score of 81/100.
Best replacements for Ismet Lushaku
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Joe Bellsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 27 | €3.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Emil Breiviksimilar↗ | Molde FK | 26 | €3.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Hugo Sotelosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €4.8m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Liam Hendersonsimilar↗ | Empoli | 30 | €900k | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismet Lushaku
≈ 100% Ismet Lushaku · strong: Big chances created, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ismet Lushaku · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ismet Lushaku · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ismet Lushaku?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, George Thomason (Wrexham) does the closest job to Ismet Lushaku, at 92/100 on profile. Simone Pontisso and Ruben Jenssen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ismet Lushaku?
Yes — Ruben Jenssen (Tromsø IL) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ismet Lushaku?
Doppel learns Ismet Lushaku's role profile from his 2026 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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