Players like João Gomes
CM/CDMWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Gomes's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Gomes are Eric Ebimbe, Jens Castrop, Pablo Ibáñez. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 80/100 overall match — 79/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gonzalo Villar scores 78/100 at about €1.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to João Gomes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 79 | 80 |
| 2 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 3 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €13m | 84 | 78 |
| 6 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 20 | €54m | 82 | 77 |
| 7 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 80 | 77 |
| 8 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 93 | 77 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 73 | 77 |
| 10 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 82 | 77 |
| 11 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 81 | 77 |
| 12 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 77 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Gomes
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Gomes?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to João Gomes, with a 80/100 overall match. Jens Castrop and Pablo Ibáñez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Gomes?
Yes. Gonzalo Villar (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €1.7m.
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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