Who should replace Josh Murphy?
LWPortsmouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Murphy's profile ↗
Josh Murphy is a left winger for Portsmouth in the Championship, with 16 appearances and 7 assists in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Murphy include Raúl Moro from Osasuna, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Mikey Johnston from West Bromwich Albion, with a fit score of 80/100. These players can effectively fill the same role, offering tactical compatibility and similar playing styles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikey Johnstonsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Raúl Morosimilar↗ | Osasuna | 24 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Abderrahman Rebbachsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.4m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Fabian Reesesimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 29 | €5.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Robin Hacksimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €6.5m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Williansimilar↗ | Grêmio | 38 | €400k | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Bryan Zaragozasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 25 | €7.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Moses Simonsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 31 | €7.7m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €11m | 87 | 85 |
| 10 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 28 | €21m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Largie Ramazanisimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Leo Scienzasimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €12m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Murphy
≈ 100% Josh Murphy · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Josh Murphy · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Josh Murphy · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josh Murphy?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion) does the closest job to Josh Murphy, at 91/100 on profile. Raúl Moro and Abderrahman Rebbach follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Josh Murphy?
Yes — Willian (Grêmio) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €400k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Josh Murphy?
Doppel learns Josh Murphy's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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