Who should replace Ben Sheaf?
CM/CDMWrexham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBen Sheaf's profile ↗
Ben Sheaf is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Wrexham in the ENG-Championship, having made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Sheaf include Matias Galarza from CA Talleres, with a fit score of 81/100, and Jason Knight from Bristol City, who has a fit score of 79/100. Both players demonstrate strong tactical compatibility for the role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hannes Van Der Bruggensimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 33 | €400k | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Jason Knightsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €6.4m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €7.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Luis Millasimilar↗ | Como | 32 | €3.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | UD Las Palmas | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Sheaf
≈ 100% Ben Sheaf · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ben Sheaf · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ben Sheaf · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ben Sheaf?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hannes Van Der Bruggen (Cercle Brugge) does the closest job to Ben Sheaf, at 94/100 on profile. Jason Knight and Anouar El Azzouzi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ben Sheaf?
Yes — Hannes Van Der Bruggen (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ben Sheaf?
Doppel learns Ben Sheaf'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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