Who should replace Ilia Gruev?
CM/CDMLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIlia Gruev's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ilia Gruev, the best-fitting central midfielders are Cristian Cásseres Jr., Robin Fellhauer, Liam Henderson. Cristian Cásseres Jr. (Toulouse) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Finn Porath at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ilia Gruev
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €8.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 2 | Robin Fellhauersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €3.7m | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Liam Hendersonsimilar↗ | Empoli | 28 | €900k | 89 | 75 |
| 4 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 27 | €800k | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €5.0m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €8.7m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 29 | €1.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Francesco Gellisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 27 | €500k | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €10m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilia Gruev
≈ 100% Ilia Gruev · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ilia Gruev · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ilia Gruev · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /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 90/100 on profile. Robin Fellhauer and Liam Henderson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ilia Gruev?
Yes — Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 77/100 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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