Who should replace Andrea Ghion?
CDM/CMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndrea Ghion's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Andrea Ghion, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Calvin Twigt, Giuseppe Leone, Rocco Robert Shein. Calvin Twigt (Willem II Tilburg) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Marino Illescas at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Giuseppe Leonesimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 25 | €1.9m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Rocco Robert Sheinsimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 23 | €2.5m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 24 | €1.5m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Alessandro Romanosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 20 | €1.9m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Taylor Gardner-Hickmansimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €1.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Andrea Ghion
≈ 100% Andrea Ghion · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Andrea Ghion · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Andrea Ghion · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Andrea Ghion?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Calvin Twigt (Willem II Tilburg) does the closest job to Andrea Ghion, at 93/100 on profile. Giuseppe Leone and Rocco Robert Shein follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Andrea Ghion?
Yes — Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Andrea Ghion?
Doppel learns Andrea Ghion's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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