Who should replace Ryan Gravenberch?
CM/CDMLiverpool FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Gravenberch's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ryan Gravenberch, the best-fitting central midfielders are Thomas Partey, Mateo Kovačić, Mikel Merino. Thomas Partey (Arsenal) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Thomas Partey at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ryan Gravenberch
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Arsenal | 31 | €1.9m | 93 | 76 |
| 2 | Mateo Kovačićsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €9.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 27 | €26m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 30 | €4.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 19 | €39m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €1.9m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 27 | €33m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €72m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 27 | €50m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 24 | €36m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €31m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Gravenberch
≈ 100% Ryan Gravenberch · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ryan Gravenberch · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Touches /90
≈ 100% Ryan Gravenberch · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Gravenberch?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Partey (Arsenal) does the closest job to Ryan Gravenberch, at 93/100 on profile. Mateo Kovačić and Mikel Merino follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ryan Gravenberch?
Yes — Thomas Partey (Arsenal) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ryan Gravenberch?
Doppel learns Ryan Gravenberch'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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