Who should replace Billy Gilmour?
CM/CDMSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBilly Gilmour's profile ↗
Billy Gilmour is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for SSC Napoli in Serie A, with 17 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Gilmour include Pape Matar Sarr from Tottenham Hotspur, with a fit score of 81/100, and Rodri from Manchester City, who has a fit score of 82/100. Both players can effectively fulfil similar roles in midfield, making them strong alternatives for those seeking players similar to Gilmour.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €72m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Alfred Duncansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 33 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €31m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 33 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Iván Martínsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €4.6m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Billy Gilmour
≈ 100% Billy Gilmour · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Billy Gilmour · strong: Duels won, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Billy Gilmour · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Billy Gilmour?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham Hotspur) does the closest job to Billy Gilmour, at 92/100 on profile. Bruno Guimarães and Alfred Duncan follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Billy Gilmour?
Yes — Alfred Duncan (Fiorentina) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Billy Gilmour?
Doppel learns Billy Gilmour'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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