Who should replace Josh Key?
RBSwansea City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Key's profile ↗
Josh Key is a right-back for Swansea City in the Championship, with 30 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Key, Ricard Sánchez from Granada offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Benoit Nyssen from SV Zulte Waregem is another viable option, scoring 84/100.
Best replacements for Josh Key
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriele Zappasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 27 | €2.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Benoit Nyssensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 29 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Ricard Sánchezsimilar↗ | Granada | 26 | €3.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Daniel Borgessimilar↗ | Mirassol | 33 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Matheuzinhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 26 | €8.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Héctor Bellerínsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €2.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Yhoan Andzouanasimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Thérence Koudousimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €4.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Marius Wolfsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Key
≈ 100% Josh Key · strong: Big chances created, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Josh Key · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Josh Key · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josh Key?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gabriele Zappa (Cagliari) does the closest job to Josh Key, at 92/100 on profile. Benoit Nyssen and Ricard Sánchez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Josh Key?
Yes — Daniel Borges (Mirassol) plays a similar right back role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Josh Key?
Doppel learns Josh Key's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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