Who should replace Jason Knight?
CM/CDMBristol City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJason Knight's profile ↗
Jason Knight is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bristol City in the Championship, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Knight, Mathias Kjølø from FC Twente and Youness Lachhab of AD Ceuta both offer a tactical fit score of 77/100, making them strong alternatives for his role. Additionally, Sven Köhler and Evert Linthorst, with fit scores of 76/100, also present viable options.
Best replacements for Jason Knight
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathias Kjøløsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €900k | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Sven Köhlersimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 30 | €800k | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Evert Linthorstsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.1m | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Fabio Gerlisimilar↗ | Modena | 30 | €900k | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Johan Hovesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 26 | €2.1m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Cyril Mandoukisimilar↗ | Paris FC | 35 | €200k | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Silas Gnakasimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 28 | €900k | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jason Knight
≈ 100% Jason Knight · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Jason Knight · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jason Knight · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jason Knight?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mathias Kjølø (FC Twente) does the closest job to Jason Knight, at 90/100 on profile. Youness Lachhab and Sven Köhler follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jason Knight?
Yes — Cristiano Bani (Mantova) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jason Knight?
Doppel learns Jason Knight'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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