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 in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Gruev, Cristian Cásseres Jr. from Toulouse offers a fit score of 78/100, while Gvidas Gineitis and Joel Silva both present a strong tactical fit at 80/100, making them suitable alternatives for a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €8.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Lizierosimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Alessandro Romanosimilar↗ | Spezia | 20 | €1.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilia Gruev
≈ 100% Ilia Gruev · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ilia Gruev?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Cristian Cásseres Jr. (Toulouse) does the closest job to Ilia Gruev, at 91/100 on profile. Gvidas Gineitis and Joel Silva follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ilia Gruev?
Yes — Joel Silva (Boavista) 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.
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