Who should replace Joe Gomez?
CB/RBLiverpool FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Gomez's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Joe Gomez, the best-fitting centre backs are Arnau Martínez, Nordi Mukiele, Sebastian Sebulonsen. Arnau Martínez (Girona FC) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rasmus Carstensen at about €1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Joe Gomez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Edimilson Fernandessimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 28 | €1.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Rasmus Carstensensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €1.8m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Paul Jolysimilar↗ | Auxerre | 26 | €1.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Hiroki Itōsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Lucas Ahijadosimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Saël Kumbedisimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €12m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Gomez
≈ 100% Joe Gomez · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Joe Gomez · strong: Duels won, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Joe Gomez · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joe Gomez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Arnau Martínez (Girona FC) does the closest job to Joe Gomez, at 90/100 on profile. Nordi Mukiele and Sebastian Sebulonsen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joe Gomez?
Yes — Rasmus Carstensen (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.8m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joe Gomez?
Doppel learns Joe Gomez's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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