Who should replace Pape Gueye?
CMVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Gueye's profile ↗
Pape Gueye is a central midfielder for Villarreal in La Liga, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 5 goals and providing 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Gueye, Leon Goretzka from FC Bayern München presents a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Ross Barkley of Aston Villa also offers a viable option with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 95 | 82 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Rodrisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €50m | 94 | 82 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
| 10 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Gueye
≈ 100% Pape Gueye · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 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: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pape Gueye?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) does the closest job to Pape Gueye, at 95/100 on profile. Joelinton and Leon Goretzka follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pape Gueye?
Yes — Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 85/100 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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