Who should replace Ryan Ledson?
CM/CDMPreston North End · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Ledson's profile ↗
Ryan Ledson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Preston North End in the Championship, with 26 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players who can replace Ledson include Joffrey Bultel from US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Matt Crooks from Hull City, also with a fit score of 80/100. Both players offer a similar tactical profile, making them strong alternatives for his role.
Best replacements for Ryan Ledson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Luca Herrmannsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Ledson
≈ 100% Ryan Ledson · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ryan Ledson · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ryan Ledson · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Ledson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Stanko Jurić (Real Valladolid) does the closest job to Ryan Ledson, at 93/100 on profile. Joffrey Bultel and Matt Crooks follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ryan Ledson?
Yes — Joffrey Bultel (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ryan Ledson?
Doppel learns Ryan Ledson's role profile from his 2024/25 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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