Who should replace Lewis O'Brien?
CM/CDM/CAMWrexham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis O'Brien's profile ↗
Lewis O'Brien is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Wrexham in the Championship, with 38 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 6 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for O'Brien, Ivan Ilić (Torino, ITA-Serie A) and Sebastiano Esposito (Cagliari, ITA-Serie A) both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 84/100, while Dariusz Stalmach (1. FC Magdeburg, GER-2. Bundesliga) and Lincoln (FC Alverca, POR-Primeira Liga) follow closely with fits of 83/100.
Best replacements for Lewis O'Brien
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €14m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Adana Demirspor | 34 | €400k | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis O'Brien
≈ 100% Lewis O'Brien · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Lewis O'Brien · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lewis O'Brien · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis O'Brien?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ivan Ilić (Torino) does the closest job to Lewis O'Brien, at 93/100 on profile. Lincoln and Sebastiano Esposito follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lewis O'Brien?
Yes — Emre Akbaba (Adana Demirspor) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lewis O'Brien?
Doppel learns Lewis O'Brien'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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