Who should replace Pape Gueye?
CMVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Gueye's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Pape Gueye, the best-fitting central midfielders are Joelinton, Ross Barkley, Leon Goretzka. Joelinton (Newcastle United) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ross Barkley at about €3.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Pape Gueye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 28 | €27m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 27 | €50m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €72m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 30 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €91m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | João Nevessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Gueye
≈ 100% Pape Gueye · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Pape Gueye · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Pape Gueye · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pape Gueye?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joelinton (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Pape Gueye, at 93/100 on profile. Ross Barkley and Leon Goretzka follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pape Gueye?
Yes — Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €3.6m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pape Gueye?
Doppel learns Pape Gueye'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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