Who should replace Armin Gigović?
CM/CDMHolstein Kiel · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Armin Gigović, the best-fitting central midfielders are Marco Brescianini, Jacopo Fazzini, Scott McTominay. Marco Brescianini (Frosinone) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Khalil Fayad at about €1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Armin Gigović
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Brescianini | Frosinone | 23 | €8.3m | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Jacopo Fazzini | Empoli | 21 | €8.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Scott McTominay | SSC Napoli | 28 | €38m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Javier Guerra | Valencia | 21 | €26m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Khalil Fayad | Montpellier | 19 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Antonio Sánchez | Mallorca | 26 | €7.8m* | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Ramón Terrats | Getafe | 24 | €3.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Jean Victor Makengo | Lorient | 27 | €5.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Assan Ouédraogo | RB Leipzig | 19 | €26m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Merlin Röhl | SC Freiburg | 21 | €15m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Frank Anguissa | SSC Napoli | 29 | €15m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Félix Lemaréchal | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €6.5m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Armin Gigović
≈ 100% Armin Gigović · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Armin Gigović · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Armin Gigović · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Armin Gigović?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marco Brescianini (Frosinone) does the closest job to Armin Gigović, at 92/100 on profile. Jacopo Fazzini and Scott McTominay follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Armin Gigović?
Yes — Khalil Fayad (Montpellier) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.5m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Armin Gigović?
Doppel learns Armin Gigović's role profile from his 2024/25 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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