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 October 2026.
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Idrissa Gana Gueye is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling as a ball-winner with elite tackling and interception stats that place him in the top 1% of his peers. His impressive duel success and aerial ability make him a formidable presence in the midfield. With zero games missed over the last three seasons, he demonstrates exceptional durability and reliability, solidifying his status as a key asset for Everton.
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↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €9.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 87 | 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 closest look-alike to Idrissa Gana Gueye?
Statistically, Manu Morlanes (Mallorca) is the closest look-alike to Idrissa Gana Gueye — a 81/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (RSC Anderlecht) 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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