Who should replace Conor Gallagher?
CM/CAM/CDMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitConor Gallagher's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Conor Gallagher, the best-fitting central midfielders are Joel Chima Fujita, Pape Matar Sarr, Dani Rodríguez. Joel Chima Fujita (FC St. Pauli) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Dani Rodríguez at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Conor Gallagher
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joel Chima Fujitasimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 23 | €9.7m | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 21 | €28m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €100k | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 19 | €23m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €29m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 30 | €1.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €25m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Tyrhys Dolansimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €11m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €26m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 20 | €11m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.8m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Conor Gallagher
≈ 100% Conor Gallagher · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Conor Gallagher · 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% Conor Gallagher · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Conor Gallagher?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joel Chima Fujita (FC St. Pauli) does the closest job to Conor Gallagher, at 92/100 on profile. Pape Matar Sarr and Dani Rodríguez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Conor Gallagher?
Yes — Dani Rodríguez (Mallorca) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Conor Gallagher?
Doppel learns Conor Gallagher'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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