Who should replace Ben Whiteman?
CDM/CMPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBen Whiteman's profile ↗
Ben Whiteman is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Preston North End in the Championship, with 43 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Whiteman, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz from Beşiktaş JK, with a fit score of 84/100, stands out, alongside Nicolas Madsen of Queens Park Rangers, who has a fit score of 83/100. These players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role Whiteman occupies.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Matthias Verrethsimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Maximilian Arnoldsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 32 | €2.8m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €3.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Pelle Clementsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 30 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Whiteman
≈ 100% Ben Whiteman · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ben Whiteman · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ben Whiteman · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ben Whiteman?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicolas Madsen (Queens Park Rangers) does the closest job to Ben Whiteman, at 94/100 on profile. Peer Koopmeiners and Matthias Verreth follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ben Whiteman?
Yes — Matthias Verreth (Bari) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ben Whiteman?
Doppel learns Ben Whiteman's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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