Who should replace Jaden Heskey?
CM/CDMSheffield Wednesday · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJaden Heskey's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Jaden Heskey, the best-fitting central midfielders are Lorenzo Ignacchiti, Justin Smith, Anuar. Lorenzo Ignacchiti (Reggiana) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Damián Musto at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jaden Heskey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lorenzo Ignacchitisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 22 | €1.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Dino Beširovićsimilar↗ | AIK | 32 | €400k | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Matthias Braunödersimilar↗ | Bari | 24 | €800k | 90 | 76 |
| 6 | Damián Mustosimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 39 | €100k | 90 | 76 |
| 7 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Davide Balestrerosimilar↗ | Feralpisalò | 31 | €400k | 89 | 76 |
| 12 | Yan Etekisimilar↗ | AD Alcorcón | 29 | €700k | 89 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jaden Heskey
≈ 100% Jaden Heskey · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jaden Heskey · medium reliability
≈ 100% Jaden Heskey · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jaden Heskey?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lorenzo Ignacchiti (Reggiana) does the closest job to Jaden Heskey, at 93/100 on profile. Justin Smith and Anuar follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jaden Heskey?
Yes — Damián Musto (FC Cartagena) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jaden Heskey?
Doppel learns Jaden Heskey'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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