Who should replace Harvey Vale?
LMQueens Park Rangers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHarvey Vale's profile ↗
Harvey Vale is a left midfielder for Queens Park Rangers in the Championship, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 5 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Vale, Diego López from Valencia, with a fit score of 86/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Álvaro Barreal from Santos, fitting well with a score of 84/100, and Jaidon Anthony from Burnley, who also offers a solid fit at 82/100.
Best replacements for Harvey Vale
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Jaidon Anthonysimilar↗ | Burnley | 27 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Álvaro Barrealsimilar↗ | Santos | 26 | €7.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Bjarki Bjarkasonsimilar↗ | Venezia | 26 | €700k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Kevin Zenónsimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 25 | €3.3m | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Luca Zanimacchiasimilar↗ | Modena | 28 | €1.4m | 83 | 77 |
| 8 | Samuel Silverasimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 26 | €1.6m | 83 | 78 |
| 9 | Samuel Iling Juniorsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €6.3m | 83 | 75 |
| 10 | Luciano Valentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €19m | 82 | 75 |
| 11 | David Zalazarsimilar↗ | Gimnasia y Esgrima | 24 | €300k | 82 | 77 |
| 12 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 29 | €7.4m | 81 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Harvey Vale
≈ 100% Harvey Vale · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Harvey Vale · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Harvey Vale · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Harvey Vale?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Diego López (Valencia) does the closest job to Harvey Vale, at 92/100 on profile. Jaidon Anthony and Álvaro Barreal follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Harvey Vale?
Yes — Bjarki Bjarkason (Venezia) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Harvey Vale?
Doppel learns Harvey Vale's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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