Who should replace Josh Maja?
STWest Bromwich Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Maja's profile ↗
Josh Maja is a striker for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship, having made 40 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Maja, Tommy Conway from Middlesbrough stands out with a fit score of 79/100, while Shavy Babicka from Toulouse also offers a strong tactical fit at 78/100.
Best replacements for Josh Maja
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Conwaysimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 24 | €14m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Lucas Beltránsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €8.4m | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | El Bilal Tourésimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 25 | €12m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Shavy Babickasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Hyllarion Gooresimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €3.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Souleymane Fayesimilar↗ | Granada | 23 | €3.2m | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Julen Lobetesimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Bruny Nsimbasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Ange-Yoan Bonnysimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €34m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Christian Rasmussensimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 23 | €1.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Adrian Lisosimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 21 | €3.1m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Maja
≈ 100% Josh Maja · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Josh Maja · strong: Key passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Josh Maja · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josh Maja?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) does the closest job to Josh Maja, at 92/100 on profile. Lucas Beltrán and El Bilal Touré follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Josh Maja?
Yes — Julen Lobete (FC Andorra) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.2m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Josh Maja?
Doppel learns Josh Maja's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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