Who should replace Lewis Baker?
CM/CDM/CAMStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Baker's profile ↗
Lewis Baker is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Stoke City in the Championship, with 17 appearances, 4 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Baker, Rafael Lubach from 1. FC Nürnberg (fit 83/100) stands out, along with Sonny Carey from Charlton Athletic (fit 81/100) and Edo Kayembe from Watford (fit 80/100), all offering strong tactical fits for similar roles.
Best replacements for Lewis Baker
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edo Kayembesimilar↗ | Watford | 28 | €4.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Baptiste Mouazansimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Sammie Szmodicssimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 31 | €3.3m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Baker
≈ 100% Lewis Baker · low reliability
≈ 100% Lewis Baker · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Lewis Baker · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Baker?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Edo Kayembe (Watford) does the closest job to Lewis Baker, at 93/100 on profile. Sonny Carey and Rafael Lubach follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lewis Baker?
Yes — Baptiste Mouazan (US Concarneau) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lewis Baker?
Doppel learns Lewis Baker's role profile from his 2025/26 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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