Who should replace Jonathan Howson?
CM/CDM/CBMiddlesbrough · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonathan Howson's profile ↗
Jonathan Howson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 21 appearances this season, contributing 1 goal in 1401 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Howson, Gael Alonso from FC Andorra offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100. Other notable options include Strahinja Pavlović from AC Milan and Jarell Quansah from Bayer 04 Leverkusen, both with fit scores of 79/100.
Best replacements for Jonathan Howson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Mathias Kjøløsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Dylan Durivauxsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Luca Mazzitellisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 31 | €1.3m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonathan Howson
≈ 100% Jonathan Howson · strong: Clearances, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Jonathan Howson · strong: Non-penalty goals, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Jonathan Howson · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jonathan Howson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) does the closest job to Jonathan Howson, at 91/100 on profile. Strahinja Pavlović and Nikolai Soyset Hopland follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jonathan Howson?
Yes — Mathias Kjølø (FC Twente) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jonathan Howson?
Doppel learns Jonathan Howson's role profile from his 2024/25 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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