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Who should replace Matt Crooks?

CAM/CM/CDMHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt Crooks's profile ↗

Matt Crooks is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Hull City in the Premier League, with 34 appearances and contributing 4 goals and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Crooks, Dariusz Stalmach (SV Werder Bremen) offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Jan Schöppner (1. FC Heidenheim) and Josh Laurent (Burnley) also present solid alternatives with fit scores of 81/100 and 80/100, respectively.

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Best replacements for Matt Crooks

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗SV Werder Bremen21€1.6m9484
2Jan Schöppnersimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim27€3.2m9481
3Nathan Rodessimilar↗FCV Dender29€700k9479
4Josh Laurentsimilar↗Burnley31€1.5m9380
5Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗NEC Nijmegen27€4.1m9379
6Mats Pannewigsimilar↗VfL Bochum 184822€2.9m9280
7Julian Niehuessimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim25€1.6m9280
8Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗Villarreal22€9.2m9279
9Daniel Requenasimilar↗Levante UD22€1.0m9182
10Tomáš Součeksimilar↗West Ham United31€9.7m9180
11Pedro Limasimilar↗AVS - Futebol SAD23€3.2m9080
12Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗Cercle Brugge23€1.4m9079

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Matt Crooks

1. Dariusz StalmachSV Werder Bremen84/100

≈ 100% Matt Crooks · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90

2. Jan Schöppner1. FC Heidenheim81/100

≈ 100% Matt Crooks · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90

3. Nathan RodesFCV Dender79/100

≈ 100% Matt Crooks · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Matt Crooks?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dariusz Stalmach (SV Werder Bremen) does the closest job to Matt Crooks, at 94/100 on profile. Jan Schöppner and Nathan Rodes follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matt Crooks?

Yes — Nathan Rodes (FCV Dender) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Matt Crooks?

Doppel learns Matt Crooks'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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