Who should replace Archie Gray?
CM/CDM/RBLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitArchie Gray's profile ↗
Archie Gray is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Leeds United in the Championship, with 24 appearances, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Gray, David Hrnčár from FCV Dender offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 88/100, while Felix Keidel and Tika de Jonge also present strong alternatives with fit scores of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Keidelsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €1.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Benoit Nyssensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 29 | €600k | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Semih Şahinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Cisse Sandrasimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €2.1m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Archie Gray
≈ 100% Archie Gray · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Archie Gray · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Archie Gray · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Archie Gray?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Felix Keidel (SV 07 Elversberg) does the closest job to Archie Gray, at 94/100 on profile. Benoit Nyssen and David Hrnčár follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Archie Gray?
Yes — David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Archie Gray?
Doppel learns Archie Gray'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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