Who should replace Jean-Baptiste Gorby?
CM/CDMSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJean-Baptiste Gorby's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Jean-Baptiste Gorby, the best-fitting central midfielders are Mathias Kjølø, Markus Karlsson, Zidane Iqbal. Mathias Kjølø (FC Twente) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Adam Wikman at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jean-Baptiste Gorby
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathias Kjøløsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €900k | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Markus Karlssonsimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 22 | €7.5m | 87 | 76 |
| 3 | Zidane Iqbalsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 76 |
| 4 | Sondre Milian Granaassimilar↗ | Molde FK | 20 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Adam Wikmansimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 23 | €700k | 85 | 76 |
| 7 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Iván Martínsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €4.6m | 84 | 77 |
| 9 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 83 | 77 |
| 10 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 83 | 76 |
| 11 | Wilmer Odefalksimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €700k | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Jeff Reine-Adélaïdesimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 28 | €500k | 83 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jean-Baptiste Gorby
≈ 100% Jean-Baptiste Gorby · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Jean-Baptiste Gorby · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Jean-Baptiste Gorby · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jean-Baptiste Gorby?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mathias Kjølø (FC Twente) does the closest job to Jean-Baptiste Gorby, at 90/100 on profile. Markus Karlsson and Zidane Iqbal follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jean-Baptiste Gorby?
Yes — Adam Wikman (IK Sirius) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jean-Baptiste Gorby?
Doppel learns Jean-Baptiste Gorby'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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