Players like Ilia Gruev
CM/CDMLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIlia Gruev's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ilia Gruev are Kevin Sessa, Joan Jordán, Emirhan İlkhan. Doppel rates Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) a 80/100 overall match — 78/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ilia Gruev
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 78 | 80 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 80 | 79 |
| 3 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 4 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 81 | 79 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 79 | 79 |
| 6 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 84 | 79 |
| 7 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 81 | 79 |
| 8 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 83 | 78 |
| 9 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 82 | 78 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 77 | 78 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 80 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilia Gruev
≈ 100% Ilia Gruev · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ilia Gruev · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ilia Gruev · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ilia Gruev?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Ilia Gruev, with a 80/100 overall match. Joan Jordán and Emirhan İlkhan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ilia Gruev?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ilia Gruev?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ilia Gruev'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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