Players like João Gomes
CM/CDMWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Gomes's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Gomes are Pablo Ibáñez, Matias Galarza, Kodai Sano. Doppel rates Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pablo Ibáñez scores 82/100 at about €4.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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João Gomes is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles, interceptions, and duels won, making him a formidable presence in the heart of the pitch. His impressive ability to win possession in the attacking third showcases his proactive style and work rate. Despite being in the bottom percentile for aerial duels and chance creation, his durability, with no games missed in three seasons, underlines his reliability and commitment to the team. Overall, while he ranks in the bottom 42% of his peers, his defensive contributions make him a valuable asset.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to João Gomes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Gomes
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Gomes?
By Doppel's fit score, Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to João Gomes, with a 82/100 overall match. Matias Galarza and Kodai Sano are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Gomes?
Yes. Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €4.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Gomes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Gomes'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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