Who should replace Jon Gorrotxategi?
CDM/CMReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJon Gorrotxategi's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Jon Gorrotxategi, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Pierre Ekwah, Ellyes Skhiri, Florian Grillitsch. Pierre Ekwah (Saint-Étienne) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Pierre Ekwah at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jon Gorrotxategi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 94 | 74 |
| 2 | Ellyes Skhirisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €5.2m | 91 | 74 |
| 3 | Florian Grillitschsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €2.6m | 91 | 73 |
| 4 | Lewis Cooksimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €12m | 88 | 73 |
| 5 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €24m | 88 | 73 |
| 6 | Amadou Haidarasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €4.9m | 88 | 73 |
| 7 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Arsenal | 31 | €1.9m | 87 | 73 |
| 8 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €2.2m | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 86 | 73 |
| 12 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €15m | 86 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jon Gorrotxategi
≈ 100% Jon Gorrotxategi · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jon Gorrotxategi · low reliability
≈ 100% Jon Gorrotxategi · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jon Gorrotxategi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pierre Ekwah (Saint-Étienne) does the closest job to Jon Gorrotxategi, at 94/100 on profile. Ellyes Skhiri and Florian Grillitsch follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jon Gorrotxategi?
Yes — Pierre Ekwah (Saint-Étienne) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jon Gorrotxategi?
Doppel learns Jon Gorrotxategi's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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