Who should replace Jake Livermore?
CDM/CMWatford · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJake Livermore's profile ↗
Jake Livermore is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Watford in the Championship, having made 30 appearances in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Livermore, David Kruse from IFK Göteborg offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Leon Jensen of Karlsruher SC and Robert Wagner from SpVgg Greuther Fürth both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 80/100.
Best replacements for Jake Livermore
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Jensensimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 29 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | David Krusesimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 24 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Robert Wagnersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 23 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Diego Villaressimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Max Mariesimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 22 | €1.7m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Nils Rossensimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 21 | €800k | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jake Livermore
≈ 100% Jake Livermore · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Jake Livermore · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jake Livermore · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jake Livermore?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leon Jensen (Karlsruher SC) does the closest job to Jake Livermore, at 93/100 on profile. David Kruse and Noe Lebreton follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jake Livermore?
Yes — Leon Jensen (Karlsruher SC) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jake Livermore?
Doppel learns Jake Livermore's role profile from his 2023/24 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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