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 Allsvenskan. For those searching for the best replacement for Lushaku, Simone Pontisso from Catanzaro and Ruben Jenssen from Tromsø IL both present strong tactical fits, scoring 82/100 in fit scores. Additionally, George Thomason of Wrexham offers a solid alternative with a fit score of 81/100, making these players ideal options for similar roles.
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| # | 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↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €4.8m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Liam Hendersonsimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 30 | €900k | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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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