Who should replace Liam Cullen?
ST/CAMSwansea City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Cullen's profile ↗
Liam Cullen is a striker/attacking midfielder for Swansea City in the Championship, having made 40 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Cullen, Mihajlo Cvetković from RSC Anderlecht offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 78/100, while Janik Bachmann from FC Schalke 04 closely follows with a fit score of 76/100.
Best replacements for Liam Cullen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Duartesimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 24 | €200k | 92 | 75 |
| 2 | Janik Bachmannsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €500k | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Mihajlo Cvetkovićsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 19 | €11m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Ross Stewartsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €2.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Romeo Vermantsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €9.3m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Oscar Vilhelmssonsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 23 | €600k | 87 | 76 |
| 9 | Dylan Ventesimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €2.3m | 87 | 75 |
| 10 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.8m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Víctor Mollejosimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 25 | €300k | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Felix Tomisimilar↗ | Bastia | 26 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Cullen
≈ 100% Liam Cullen · medium reliability
≈ 100% Liam Cullen · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Liam Cullen · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Liam Cullen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Diego Duarte (AVS - Futebol SAD) does the closest job to Liam Cullen, at 92/100 on profile. Janik Bachmann and Mihajlo Cvetković follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Liam Cullen?
Yes — Diego Duarte (AVS - Futebol SAD) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Liam Cullen?
Doppel learns Liam Cullen's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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