Who should replace John Swift?
CAM/CMPortsmouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Swift's profile ↗
John Swift is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Portsmouth in the Championship, with 29 appearances, 3 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Swift include Alfie Devine from Preston North End, who boasts a fit score of 86/100, and Gianluca Busio from Venezia, with a fit score of 85/100. Both players provide a similar tactical role and could be considered as the best replacements for Swift.
Best replacements for John Swift
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Swift
≈ 100% John Swift · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% John Swift · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% John Swift · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Swift?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gianluca Busio (Venezia) does the closest job to John Swift, at 93/100 on profile. Alex Sala and Alfie Devine follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace John Swift?
Yes — Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for John Swift?
Doppel learns John Swift's role profile from his 2025/26 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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