Who should replace Jamie Allen?
CM/CDM/CAMCoventry City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJamie Allen's profile ↗
Jamie Allen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Coventry City in the Championship, with 21 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players who can replace Allen include José Gragera from Espanyol, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Kwasi Sibo of SD Amorebieta, with a fit score of 79/100. Both provide a strong tactical fit for the role, making them suitable alternatives to Allen.
Best replacements for Jamie Allen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Merveille Papelasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €600k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 91 | 76 |
| 11 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jamie Allen
≈ 100% Jamie Allen · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jamie Allen · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jamie Allen · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jamie Allen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kwasi Sibo (SD Amorebieta) does the closest job to Jamie Allen, at 93/100 on profile. Yann Bodiger and Merveille Papela follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jamie Allen?
Yes — Adam Carlén (IFK Göteborg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jamie Allen?
Doppel learns Jamie Allen'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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