Who should replace Matt Grimes?
CM/CDMCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt Grimes's profile ↗
Matt Grimes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Coventry City in the Championship, with 46 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Grimes include Jordan Holsgrove of Estoril Praia, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Ben Whiteman from Preston North End, with a fit score of 80/100. Both offer a tactical fit that aligns well with Grimes' role.
Best replacements for Matt Grimes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Aleksandar Pavlovićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 22 | €96m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt Grimes
≈ 100% Matt Grimes · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Matt Grimes · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matt Grimes · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matt Grimes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jordan Holsgrove (Estoril Praia) does the closest job to Matt Grimes, at 94/100 on profile. Ben Whiteman and Alex Mowatt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matt Grimes?
Yes — Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matt Grimes?
Doppel learns Matt Grimes'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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