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 Manu Morlanes, Enric Llansana, Nathan-Dylan Saliba. Doppel rates Manu Morlanes (Mallorca) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Enric Llansana scores 82/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Idrissa Gana Gueye is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in disrupting opposition plays with his elite tackling and interception rates, placing him in the top 1% of his peers. At 37, he remains a reliable presence in the midfield, showcasing impressive durability with no games missed in the last three seasons. While his offensive contributions may be limited, his ability to dominate duels and control the game from deep makes him a valuable asset in any squad.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Idrissa Gana Gueye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Idrissa Gana Gueye
≈ 100% Idrissa Gana Gueye · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Idrissa Gana Gueye · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Idrissa Gana Gueye · strong: Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Idrissa Gana Gueye?
By Doppel's fit score, Manu Morlanes (Mallorca) is the closest profile to Idrissa Gana Gueye, with a 81/100 overall match. Enric Llansana and Nathan-Dylan Saliba are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Idrissa Gana Gueye?
Yes. Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.1m.
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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