Who should replace Lloyd Jones?
CBCharlton Athletic · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLloyd Jones's profile ↗
Lloyd Jones is a centre-back for Charlton Athletic in the Championship, with 46 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Jones, Gabriele Guarino from Empoli offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 89/100, while Jake Cooper of Millwall also presents a solid option with a fit score of 88/100.
Best replacements for Lloyd Jones
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 93 | 89 |
| 3 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 91 | 87 |
| 10 | Japhet Tangangasimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €5.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lloyd Jones
≈ 100% Lloyd Jones · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lloyd Jones · strong: Aerial duels won, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lloyd Jones · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lloyd Jones?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jake Cooper (Millwall) does the closest job to Lloyd Jones, at 94/100 on profile. Gabriele Guarino and Leo Østigård follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lloyd Jones?
Yes — Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lloyd Jones?
Doppel learns Lloyd Jones's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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