Players like Idrissa Gana Gueye
CM/CDMEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIdrissa Gana Gueye's profile ↗
The players most similar to Idrissa Gana Gueye are Joan Jordán, James Ward-Prowse, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Doppel rates Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) a 83/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Idrissa Gana Gueye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 83 |
| 2 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 85 | 82 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 86 | 81 |
| 5 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 80 | 81 |
| 7 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €14m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 78 | 80 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €1.9m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 24 | €13m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Idrissa Gana Gueye
≈ 100% Idrissa Gana Gueye · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Idrissa Gana Gueye · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Idrissa Gana Gueye · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Idrissa Gana Gueye?
By Doppel's fit score, Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Idrissa Gana Gueye, with a 83/100 overall match. James Ward-Prowse and Hakan Çalhanoğlu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Idrissa Gana Gueye?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Idrissa Gana Gueye?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Idrissa Gana 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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