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, with 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Sheaf include Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Matias Galarza from KRC Genk, with a fit score of 81/100. For those searching for players similar to Ben Sheaf, these options provide strong tactical fits.
Best replacements for Ben Sheaf
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Knightsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €6.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 26 | €1.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Luca Magninosimilar↗ | Modena | 29 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Lamine Fannesimilar↗ | AIK | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Aimar Shersimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Kolbeinn Thordarsonsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €1.0m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Carlo Adriano Garcíasimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 25 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Sheaf
≈ 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: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ben Sheaf · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ben Sheaf?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jason Knight (Bristol City) does the closest job to Ben Sheaf, at 92/100 on profile. Matias Galarza and Beñat Gerenabarrena follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ben Sheaf?
Yes — Luca Magnino (Modena) 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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