Who should replace Diego Gómez?
CM/RW/LWBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiego Gómez's profile ↗
Diego Gómez is a central midfielder/right winger for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Gómez, Facundo Buonanotte (Elche, La Liga) offers a strong tactical fit score of 86/100, while Eric Ebimbe (FC Schalke 04, Bundesliga) also presents a solid option with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Patrick Wimmersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €11m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Alireza Jahanbakhshsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 33 | €500k | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Morgan Guilavoguisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diego Gómez
≈ 100% Diego Gómez · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Diego Gómez · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Diego Gómez · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diego Gómez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eric Ebimbe (FC Schalke 04) does the closest job to Diego Gómez, at 94/100 on profile. Patrick Wimmer and Abdou Harroui follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Diego Gómez?
Yes — Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Excelsior) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Diego Gómez?
Doppel learns Diego Gómez'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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