Who should replace Duane Holmes?
CAMPreston North End · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDuane Holmes's profile ↗
Duane Holmes is an attacking midfielder for Preston North End in the Championship, with 29 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Holmes, Dani Lorenzo from Málaga CF offers a tactical fit score of 79/100, while Dani Rodríguez from Mallorca and Tyrhys Dolan from Blackburn Rovers both provide a fit of 75/100.
Best replacements for Duane Holmes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 91 | 75 |
| 2 | Tyrhys Dolansimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €11m | 91 | 75 |
| 3 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 90 | 75 |
| 4 | Dani Lorenzosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Ibrahim Mazasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €41m | 89 | 75 |
| 6 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 75 |
| 8 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Genoa | 23 | €15m | 88 | 75 |
| 9 | Antonio Vergarasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 23 | €14m | 88 | 75 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Todd Cantwellsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €2.7m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Michaël Cuisancesimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 27 | €3.1m | 87 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Duane Holmes
≈ 100% Duane Holmes · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Duane Holmes · low reliability
≈ 100% Duane Holmes · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Duane Holmes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dani Rodríguez (Mallorca) does the closest job to Duane Holmes, at 91/100 on profile. Tyrhys Dolan and Paul Wanner follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Duane Holmes?
Yes — Dani Rodríguez (Mallorca) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Duane Holmes?
Doppel learns Duane Holmes's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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