Who should replace Idrissa Gana Gueye?
CM/CDMEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIdrissa Gana Gueye's profile ↗
Idrissa Gana Gueye is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Everton in the Premier League, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Gueye, Enric Llansana from Go Ahead Eagles and Nathan-Dylan Saliba of RSC Anderlecht both offer a strong fit score of 82/100, making them suitable alternatives who can effectively fulfil a similar role in midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Idrissa Gana Gueye
≈ 100% Idrissa Gana Gueye · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Idrissa Gana Gueye · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Idrissa Gana Gueye · strong: Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Idrissa Gana Gueye?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Manu Morlanes (Mallorca) does the closest job to Idrissa Gana Gueye, at 94/100 on profile. Enric Llansana and Nathan-Dylan Saliba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Idrissa Gana Gueye?
Yes — Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Idrissa Gana Gueye?
Doppel learns Idrissa Gana 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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