Who should replace Josh Eccles?
CM/CDMCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Eccles's profile ↗
Josh Eccles is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Coventry City in the Championship, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Eccles include Christoph Baumgartner from RB Leipzig, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Jens Stage of SV Werder Bremen, with a fit score of 84/100. Both offer similar tactical capabilities, making them strong alternatives for his role.
Best replacements for Josh Eccles
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Mattheussimilar↗ | SC Farense | 32 | €300k | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 90 |
| 8 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Nicolas Violasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 37 | €300k | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Justin Lonwijksimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Eccles
≈ 100% Josh Eccles · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Josh Eccles · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Josh Eccles · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josh Eccles?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jens Stage (SV Werder Bremen) does the closest job to Josh Eccles, at 94/100 on profile. Mattheus and Rolando Mandragora follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Josh Eccles?
Yes — Mattheus (SC Farense) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Josh Eccles?
Doppel learns Josh Eccles'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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