Who should replace Stuart Armstrong?
CMSheffield Wednesday · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitStuart Armstrong's profile ↗
Stuart Armstrong is a central midfielder for Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, having made 42 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 5 goals and 7 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Armstrong, İlkay Gündoğan from FC Barcelona offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 89/100, while Luis Alberto from Lazio also presents a solid option with a fit score of 88/100.
Best replacements for Stuart Armstrong
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 34 | €3.6m | 97 | 88 |
| 2 | Martin Ødegaardsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €71m | 97 | 86 |
| 3 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 96 | 89 |
| 4 | Alex Iwobisimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €21m | 96 | 85 |
| 5 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 96 | 86 |
| 6 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €38m | 95 | 85 |
| 8 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 95 | 91 |
| 9 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 95 | 86 |
| 10 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 95 | 85 |
| 11 | James Maddisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 30 | €19m | 95 | 84 |
| 12 | Andreas Pereirasimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €14m | 95 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stuart Armstrong
≈ 100% Stuart Armstrong · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Stuart Armstrong · strong: Key passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Stuart Armstrong · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stuart Armstrong?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luis Alberto (Lazio) does the closest job to Stuart Armstrong, at 97/100 on profile. Martin Ødegaard and İlkay Gündoğan follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Stuart Armstrong?
Yes — İlkay Gündoğan (FC Barcelona) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 89/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Stuart Armstrong?
Doppel learns Stuart Armstrong's role profile from his 2023/24 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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