Players like Pape Gueye
CMVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Gueye's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pape Gueye are Ross Barkley, Leon Goretzka, Éderson. Doppel rates Ross Barkley (Luton Town) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matúš Bero scores 85/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Pape Gueye is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing a blend of scoring ability and defensive tenacity. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his peers, he excels in shooting and accurate long passes, making him a dual threat in both attack and defense. His impressive durability, missing no games in the last three seasons, further underscores his reliability as a key contributor for Villarreal.
Strengths: Shots, Accurate long balls, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pape Gueye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Gueye
≈ 100% Pape Gueye · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Pape Gueye · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Pape Gueye · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pape Gueye?
By Doppel's fit score, Ross Barkley (Luton Town) is the closest profile to Pape Gueye, with a 84/100 overall match. Leon Goretzka and Éderson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pape Gueye?
Yes. Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pape Gueye?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pape Gueye's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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