Players like Pape Gueye
CMVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Gueye's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pape Gueye are Eric Ebimbe, Leon Goretzka, Paul Nebel. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 85/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Pape Gueye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 84 | 84 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 84 | 84 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 27 | €50m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Gueye
≈ 100% Pape Gueye · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Pape Gueye · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Pape Gueye · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pape Gueye?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Pape Gueye, with a 85/100 overall match. Leon Goretzka and Paul Nebel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pape Gueye?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
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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