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 September 2026.
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Gerard Gumbau is a deep-lying playmaker, showcasing elite passing ability with accurate long balls and crosses that place him in the top percentiles among his peers. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 31%, his knack for creating big chances and key passes underlines his value in midfield orchestration. With remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he remains a reliable presence for Rayo Vallecano, though his finishing could use improvement to elevate his impact in the final third.
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 | €32m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 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 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 (Vizela) 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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