Who should replace George Byers?
CM/CDMSheffield Wednesday · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGeorge Byers's profile ↗
George Byers is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, with 22 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Byers, Novatus Miroshi from Göztepe offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Atsuki Ito from KAA Gent and Julian Niehues from 1. FC Kaiserslautern also provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 80/100.
Best replacements for George Byers
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Atsuki Itosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €3.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match George Byers
≈ 100% George Byers · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% George Byers · low reliability
≈ 100% George Byers · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for George Byers?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Novatus Miroshi (Göztepe) does the closest job to George Byers, at 94/100 on profile. Atsuki Ito and Stanko Jurić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace George Byers?
Yes — Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for George Byers?
Doppel learns George Byers's role profile from his 2023/24 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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