Who should replace Maxime Gonalons?
CM/CDMClermont Foot · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaxime Gonalons's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Maxime Gonalons, the best-fitting central midfielders are Antonio Blanco, Pierre Ekwah, Alejandro Rego Mora. Antonio Blanco (Deportivo Alavés) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (72/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tiemoué Bakayoko at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Maxime Gonalons
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonio Blancosimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €9.7m | 92 | 72 |
| 2 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 91 | 72 |
| 3 | Alejandro Rego Morasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 22 | €5.5m | 90 | 72 |
| 4 | Pathé Ismaël Cisssimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 30 | €1.6m | 90 | 71 |
| 5 | João Palhinhasimilar↗ | Fulham | 28 | €14m | 89 | 72 |
| 6 | Tiemoué Bakayokosimilar↗ | Lorient | 29 | €500k | 89 | 71 |
| 7 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €4.1m | 89 | 72 |
| 8 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 30 | €2.7m | 88 | 71 |
| 9 | Carlos Benavídezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €1.0m | 87 | 71 |
| 10 | Lesley Ugochukwusimilar↗ | Burnley | 21 | €21m | 86 | 72 |
| 11 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 28 | €2.6m | 86 | 72 |
| 12 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 86 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maxime Gonalons
≈ 100% Maxime Gonalons · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Maxime Gonalons · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Maxime Gonalons · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maxime Gonalons?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Antonio Blanco (Deportivo Alavés) does the closest job to Maxime Gonalons, at 92/100 on profile. Pierre Ekwah and Alejandro Rego Mora follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maxime Gonalons?
Yes — Tiemoué Bakayoko (Lorient) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 71/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Maxime Gonalons?
Doppel learns Maxime Gonalons's role profile from his 2023/24 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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