Who should replace Sonny Carey?
CM/CAMCharlton Athletic · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSonny Carey's profile ↗
Sonny Carey is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Charlton Athletic in the Championship, with 46 appearances, 8 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Carey, Alfie Devine from Preston North End, with a fit score of 86/100, stands out as a strong tactical match. Additionally, Rafael Lubach and Felix Klaus also present viable options, with fit scores of 85/100 and 84/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Sonny Carey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Klaussimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 34 | €500k | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Morgan Whittakersimilar↗ | Plymouth Argyle | 25 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Camiel Neghlisimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €5.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Finn Azazsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 26 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €5.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Pedrinhosimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €700k | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sonny Carey
≈ 100% Sonny Carey · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sonny Carey · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Sonny Carey · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sonny Carey?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Felix Klaus (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) does the closest job to Sonny Carey, at 94/100 on profile. Rafael Lubach and Alfie Devine follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sonny Carey?
Yes — Felix Klaus (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sonny Carey?
Doppel learns Sonny Carey'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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