Who should replace Gastón Brugman?
CM/CDMPescara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGastón Brugman's profile ↗
Gastón Brugman is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Pescara in Serie B, with 17 appearances, 1 goal, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Brugman, Marc Domenech of FC Andorra offers a tactical fit score of 83/100, while Zidane Iqbal from FC Utrecht follows closely with a fit score of 81/100. Both players excel in similar roles, making them suitable alternatives for teams looking to replace Brugman.
Best replacements for Gastón Brugman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Zidane Iqbalsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.0m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 26 | €1.8m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Theo Leonisimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 26 | €3.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Yari Verschaerensimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Sven Mijnanssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €16m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gastón Brugman
≈ 100% Gastón Brugman · low reliability
≈ 100% Gastón Brugman · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Gastón Brugman · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gastón Brugman?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marc Domenech (FC Andorra) does the closest job to Gastón Brugman, at 95/100 on profile. Zidane Iqbal and Julien Ponceau follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gastón Brugman?
Yes — Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gastón Brugman?
Doppel learns Gastón Brugman's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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