Who should replace Alfie Jones?
CBMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlfie Jones's profile ↗
Alfie Jones is a centre-back for Middlesbrough in the Championship, having made 22 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Jones include Leo Greiml from NAC Breda, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Kevin Ehlers from Eintracht Braunschweig, with a fit score of 81/100. If you are looking for the best replacement for Jones, these players can effectively fulfil the same role.
Best replacements for Alfie Jones
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thijmen Blokzijlsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 21 | €3.8m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Albin Demouchysimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €100k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 27 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Kaiky Navessimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 24 | €3.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Fredrik Holmésimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 25 | €500k | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alfie Jones
≈ 100% Alfie Jones · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Alfie Jones · low reliability
≈ 100% Alfie Jones · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alfie Jones?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thijmen Blokzijl (FC Groningen) does the closest job to Alfie Jones, at 94/100 on profile. Kevin Ehlers and Leo Greiml follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alfie Jones?
Yes — Albin Demouchy (Guingamp) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alfie Jones?
Doppel learns Alfie Jones's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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