Who should replace Ben Pearson?
CM/CDMStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBen Pearson's profile ↗
Ben Pearson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Stoke City in the Championship, with 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Ben Pearson include Tomy Carbonell from Real Sociedad B, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Kwasi Sibo of SD Amorebieta, with a fit score of 80/100. Both players provide a similar tactical profile, making them strong alternatives for his role.
Best replacements for Ben Pearson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Diego Villaressimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 30 | €1.0m | 94 | 79 |
| 3 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 94 | 81 |
| 5 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 93 | 78 |
| 7 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 92 | 78 |
| 8 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Sergio Álvarezsimilar↗ | Eibar | 34 | €400k | 92 | 77 |
| 10 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 11 | Sebastian Ohlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 34 | €100k | 92 | 76 |
| 12 | Nicolai Rappsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 30 | €1.0m | 92 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Pearson
≈ 100% Ben Pearson · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ben Pearson · low reliability
≈ 100% Ben Pearson · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ben Pearson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kwasi Sibo (SD Amorebieta) does the closest job to Ben Pearson, at 94/100 on profile. Diego Villares and Tomy Carbonell follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ben Pearson?
Yes — Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ben Pearson?
Doppel learns Ben Pearson's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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