Who should replace Adam Forshaw?
CDM/CMBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdam Forshaw's profile ↗
Adam Forshaw is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, with 22 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Forshaw, Stefan Džodić from Almería offers a tactical fit score of 79/100, while Terry Devlin of Portsmouth has a fit score of 78/100. Both players could effectively fill the role Forshaw currently occupies.
Best replacements for Adam Forshaw
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malcolm Viltardsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.5m | 92 | 76 |
| 2 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Silas Andersensimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 22 | €7.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Isma Ruizsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 90 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adam Forshaw
≈ 100% Adam Forshaw · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Adam Forshaw · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Adam Forshaw · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adam Forshaw?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Malcolm Viltard (FCV Dender) does the closest job to Adam Forshaw, at 92/100 on profile. Terry Devlin and Stefan Džodić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Adam Forshaw?
Yes — Peru Nolaskoain (Eibar) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Adam Forshaw?
Doppel learns Adam Forshaw's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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