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 Adam Wharton, Jon Ander Olasagasti, Mattias Svanberg. Doppel rates Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Samu scores 85/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Gerard Gumbau is a creative deep-lying playmaker, showcasing elite distribution with accurate long balls and crosses that rank in the top 3% and 4% of his positional peers. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 31%, his ability to create big chances and key passes highlights his playmaking prowess. Remarkably durable, he has missed no games in the last three seasons, proving to be a reliable presence in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gerard Gumbau
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gerard Gumbau
≈ 100% Gerard Gumbau · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /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: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gerard Gumbau?
Statistically, Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) is the closest look-alike to Gerard Gumbau — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Gerard Gumbau?
By Doppel's fit score, Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Gerard Gumbau, with a 85/100 overall match. Jon Ander Olasagasti and Mattias Svanberg are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gerard Gumbau?
Yes. Samu (Vitória SC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.4m.
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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