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 in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 5 assists. The best replacement for Crooks could be Dariusz Stalmach from SV Werder Bremen, who has a fit score of 84/100, or Jan Schöppner of 1. FC Heidenheim, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 94 | 79 |
| 4 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 6 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €9.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt Crooks
≈ 100% Matt Crooks · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Matt Crooks · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 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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