Players like Gerard Gumbau
CM/CDMRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGerard Gumbau's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gerard Gumbau are Christian Eriksen, Jon Ander Olasagasti, Edu Expósito. Doppel rates Christian Eriksen (VfL Wolfsburg) a 84/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pascal Groß scores 83/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Gerard Gumbau
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Pablo Martínezsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €3.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 84 | 83 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | €8.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 82 | 82 |
| 12 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €15m | 84 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gerard Gumbau
≈ 100% Gerard Gumbau · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Gerard Gumbau · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gerard Gumbau · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gerard Gumbau?
By Doppel's fit score, Christian Eriksen (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Gerard Gumbau, with a 84/100 overall match. Jon Ander Olasagasti and Edu Expósito are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gerard Gumbau?
Yes. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gerard Gumbau?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gerard Gumbau'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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