Who should replace Ilia Gruev?
CM/CDMLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIlia Gruev's profile ↗
Ilia Gruev is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Leeds United in the Championship, with 23 appearances and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Gruev, Gvidas Gineitis from Torino, Joel Silva from CD Nacional, and Alexander Prass from TSG Hoffenheim all present strong tactical fits, each scoring 80/100 for compatibility in similar roles.
Building your XI? Put Ilia Gruev in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →Best replacements for Ilia Gruev
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 23 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Lizierosimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Alessandro Romanosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 20 | €1.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilia Gruev
≈ 100% Ilia Gruev · strong: Duels won, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ilia Gruev · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ilia Gruev · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ilia Gruev?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gvidas Gineitis (Torino) does the closest job to Ilia Gruev, at 90/100 on profile. Joel Silva and Alexander Prass follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ilia Gruev?
Yes — Joel Silva (CD Nacional) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ilia Gruev?
Doppel learns Ilia Gruev'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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →