João Gomes alternatives
CM/CDMWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Gomes's profile ↗
João Gomes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Wolverhampton in the Premier League, having made 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Gomes, consider Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m with a fit score of 83/100, or Pablo Ibáñez of Deportivo Alavés, priced at €4m with a fit score of 82/100. Other budget options include Eric Ebimbe from FC Schalke 04 and Edu Expósito of Espanyol, both valued at €6m and €4m respectively, each with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 2 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 82 | 81 |
| 7 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 81 | 81 |
| 8 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Gomes
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to João Gomes?
Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 81/100 match to João Gomes.
Who is the best-value alternative to João Gomes?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €2.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to João Gomes?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match João Gomes's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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