Who should replace Elliot Anderson?
CM/CDMNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitElliot Anderson's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Elliot Anderson, the best-fitting central midfielders are Conor Gallagher, Ross Barkley, Rodri. Conor Gallagher (Chelsea) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta at about €1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Elliot Anderson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €31m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 27 | €50m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 32 | €1.8m | 91 | 77 |
| 6 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €26m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €72m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 27 | €33m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | João Nevessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 32 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 28 | €8.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Mateo Kovačićsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €9.7m | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Elliot Anderson
≈ 100% Elliot Anderson · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Elliot Anderson · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Elliot Anderson · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Elliot Anderson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Conor Gallagher (Chelsea) does the closest job to Elliot Anderson, at 93/100 on profile. Ross Barkley and Rodri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Elliot Anderson?
Yes — Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.8m, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Elliot Anderson?
Doppel learns Elliot Anderson'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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